Once you have applied to study at the University of Reading through UCAS, you will be given a Reading ID number and password which you can use to access our applicant portal.

To log in to the portal, use your Reading ID number as the username and your date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY as the password. You will then be asked to enter your security password.

Read our helpful 10 steps to apply guide or watch our handy video on this page.

There are several pathways available. View the table in this section for further information.

For more pictures of our accommodation, visit our Flickr gallery or take a virtual tour of our accommodation. Visit our webpages on catered accommodation, self-catered en-suite accommodation, self-catered shared facilities accommodation for more information on our particular room types and halls. The University offers accommodation for families, couples and mature students. We also have a dedicated page for information for parents, supporters and students that you may find useful.

For specific information around dates for accommodation applications, check out our accommodation timeline. 

If you are a current student looking to stay in halls of residence for your second or third year, find out more information about the process of applying.

Returning to halls.

Student Residence Agreement 2020-21

Student Residence Agreement 2021-22