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

Choose from more than 350 undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught by leading academics
Find out more about postgraduate research opportunities
Explore our foundation programmes

Undergraduate Open Days

Considering applying to the University of Reading? 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 2019/20

Autumn term

Monday 30 September (Monday 23 September for new students) - Friday 13 December 2019

Spring term

Monday 13 January - Friday 27 March 2020

Summer term

Monday 20 April - Friday 12 June 2020

Closure days and public holidays

Monday 26 August 2019 - public holiday
Monday 23 December 2019 - closure day
Tuesday 24 December 2019 - closure day
Wednesday 25 December 2019 - public holiday
Thursday 26 December 2019 - public holiday
Friday 27 December 2019 - closure day
Monday 30 December 2019 - closure day
Tuesday 31 December 2019 - closure day
Wednesday 1 January 2020 - public holiday
Thursday 9 April 2020 - closure day
Friday 10 April 2020 - public holiday
Monday 13 April 2020 - public holiday
Friday 8 May 2020 - public holiday
Monday 25 May 2020 - public holiday
Monday 31 August 2020 - 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.

94 percent of graduates in work after 6 months

Employment

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Fees and Funding Information

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

How to apply

Find out what you need to do to apply to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught courses.

International Students

Find out everything you need to know as an international student looking to study at the University of Reading:

General information for international students
Find out entry requirements by country
Information about English language requirements and our pre-sessional English programme
Learn more about our international foundation programme

League table rankings

League table	Position
QS World University Rankings 2020	205th worldwide and 29th in the UK
The Complete University Guide 2020	40th in the UK
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020	Joint 38th in the UK
2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings	201-250 in the world and joint 29th in the UK

Employability

There are lots of different ways to enhance your university experience and increase your graduate potential. We offer plenty of opportunities for personal and academic development to help you stand out from the crowd.

Study abroad

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.

Academic Support

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

Further learning

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.

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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Admissions policies

A compendium of admissions policies relating to the University of Reading.

Subjects A-B

Subjects C-E

Subjects F-G

Subjects H-M

Subjects N-T

Subjects U-Z

Subjects A-C

Subjects D-G

Subjects H-P

Subjects Q-Z