Study at Reading
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.
Find the right course for you
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
- Tuesday 1 January 2019 - Public holiday
- Wednesday 17 April 2019 - Closure day (not Greenlands)
- Thursday 18 April 2019 - Closure day (not Greenlands)
- Friday 19 April 2019 - Public holiday
- Monday 22 April 2019 - Public holiday
- Monday 6 May 2019 - Public holiday
- Monday 27 May 2019 - Public holiday
- Monday 26 August 2019 - Public holiday
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.
Employment
Fees and Funding Information
See full fees information for all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses,, and find out what funding is available to you.
International Students
League table rankings
League table | Position |
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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 |
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.
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.