Overview
The University of Reading is a public university located in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded as a University of Oxford extension college in 1892 as University College, Reading. The institution received the power to grant its own degrees in 1926 by Royal Charter from King George V and was the only university to receive such a charter between the two world wars. The university is usually categorised as a red brick university, reflecting its original foundation in the 19th century. It has four major campuses both in the United Kingdom and internationally.
The University of Reading is a leading UK university ranked #=169 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 98% of Reading’s research was rated as being of international standing. The university’s Henley Business School holds triple-accredited status, and The Financial Times and The Economist consistently rank it among the world’s top 50 business schools. The University of Reading is also ranked #27 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
25,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
- Health Professions
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
VICE CHANCELLOR GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
| Total Worth | £4000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Scholarships are awarded primarily based on previous academic accomplishment. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | 100 scholarships of £4000 each are available to international undergraduate students. |
THE LORNA WEBBER VIPOND ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
| Total Worth | £4,000 (£1,000 for each year of study) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | you must be local to Reading with an RG postcode and have applied to one of our undergraduate art courses. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | 12 April |
BUILT ENVIRONMENT UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
| Total Worth | £1,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | 1) an academic achievement of grades AAB at A level (or equivalent*) 2) an impressive application, which demonstrates clear commitment to study in the School of the Built Environment at the University of Reading 3) place the University of Reading as Firm choice with UCAS by the deadline for reply as stated on your UCAS Hub account |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |