Open Days and visiting the University

Join our student ambassadors for a tour of our Whiteknights campus. Learn more about study and life at the University of Reading and see if it is the right place for you.

More information on campus tours. 

Our webinars, virtual taster sessions and online courses give you an insight into studying at university.

Visit our virtual events page to find out more.

If you secure an offer through Clearing, you’ll have the opportunity to visit our campus on Friday 15 August 2025. You’ll be able to take a tour of campus, find out about your accommodation options, and meet staff and students. 

We’ll try to connect you with someone from your subject so you can ask any questions about studying with us. We can also put you in touch with our various support services.

We’ll email you on results day with information on how to book onto this event.

If you have applied to the University of Reading and received an offer for a non-interview undergraduate course, you will be invited to attend an Offer Holder Day. Undergraduate Offer Holder Days are subject-specific and are held in February and March. Some interviewing subjects may also host Offer Holder Days and you will be contacted if you are eligible.

Find out more about Undergraduate Offer Holder Days.

Explore our campuses, chat to staff and students, and see if Reading is the right university for you.

Visit our Open Days page to find out more.

We host a wide range of postgraduate events throughout the year, including visit afternoons and subject-specific activities. 

Visit our postgraduate events page to find out more.

Discover our subject–specific activities including curriculum-related master classes and degree experience taster days.  

We host a whole calendar of events and activities both at the University and as part of our outreach programme.

Visit our activities for schools page to find out more.

We regularly visit cities throughout the world to take part in exhibitions, meet with partner institutions, and give talks on studying at the University. 

Visit our meet us in your country page to find out more.

If you come to see the University, make sure you also check out the local area. Reading is a vibrant and diverse community with a bustling town centre. Learn more about Reading town centre.

The University is well connected by rail and road, and our two main campuses are very close to Reading town centre.

Visit our visiting and travel information page to find out more.