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 over 350 undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught by leading academics.
Find out more about postgraduate research opportunities.

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.

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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Term dates

Session 2018-2019

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 Dates

Monday 27 August 2018 - Public Holiday]
Monday 24 December 2018 - Closure Day
Tuesday 25 December 2018 - Public Holiday
Wednesday 26 December 2018 - Public Holiday
Thursday 27 December 2018 - Closure Day
Friday 28 December 2018 - Closure Day
Monday 31 December 2018 - Closure Day
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

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.

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.

League table rankings

League table	Position
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 2018	201-250 in the world and 32nd in the UK
The Guardian University Guide 2019	46th in the UK
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017/18	201-250 in the world

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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Employability

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.

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.

Further learning

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

Academic Support

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

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