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We realise that going to university is a considerable investment, and one which should enhance your career prospects.

That's why we offer everything you need to prepare yourself for professional life and give you the edge in your future career.

We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in many different subjects, meaning you're bound to find the right course for you.

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  • Choose from over 350 undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught by leading academics.
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Undergraduate Open Days

Considering applying to the University of Reading? Then come along and meet us at our undergraduate Open Days. These are the perfect chance to see what we’re all about.

Term dates

Session 2018/19

Autumn Term

Monday 1 October (Monday 24 September for new students) - Friday 14 December 2018

Spring Term

Monday 14 January - Friday 29 March 2019

Summer Term

Tuesday 23 April - Friday 14 June 2019

Closure days and public holidays

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I chose to come to the University of Reading because of the versatility of the course. I am able to study what I want with fantastic academics. It just seemed to offer everything that I wanted.

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Overall, 94% of our graduates are in work or further study 6 months after graduating. (DLHE 2014 – HEFCE Employment Performance Indicator).

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See full fees information for all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses,, and find out what funding is available to you.

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QS World University Rankings 2018
Joint 188th worldwide and 28th in the UK
The Complete University Guide 2019 32nd in the UK
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 40th in the UK
The Guardian University Guide 2019 46th in the UK
2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 201-250 in the world and joint 30th in the UK
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There are lots of different ways to enhance your university experience as well as increase your graduate potential. We offer lots of opportunities for personal and academic development to help you stand out from the crowd.

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Want to try something different? Would you like to boost your future employability whilst having fun? As an undergraduate, you'll have the chance to go places and experience life in another country by studying abroad.

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We offer a range of additional services to help you to reach your full academic potential.

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Develop your career, learn a new language or indulge your passion for a particular subject through our further learning opportunities.

I came all the way from New Zealand to experience life at a world-class university... it has been the best decision I ever made. The learning environment is fantastic. The lecturers are friendly and approachable and the facilities are state-of-the-art. I now have a global outlook on my field of study and feel ready for any challenges I might face.

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Learn a language as part of your degree

Add variety to your degree course and broaden your horizons. As a student at Reading, you’ll have the chance to study one of 10 languages from beginner to advanced level through our Institution-wide Language Programme.

Every student has the option to study a foreign language alongside their degree. You can choose from a wide range of languages to learn, including Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, French, German, modern Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. 

For more information, visit the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP) website.

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