University of Reading

University of Reading

PO Box 217, Reading, South East, United Kingdom

About

The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. Over the decades, they have become innovators and pioneers, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change. They want to inspire innovative and creative approaches to teaching and learning by working in partnership with staff and with the student community. Home to more than 19,000 students, the University of Reading is proud to welcome staff and students from all of the world. Their award-winning campuses house contemporary study facilities, halls of residence, support services, cafés and bars.


University of Reading strives to create a stronger, better University of Reading, building on their past to create an exceptional future. Their four guiding principles form the foundation of Reading's strategy: a genuine love of learning; creating new knowledge; embracing and celebrating diversity of people and ideas; and caring for our environment.


The University of Reading is among the top 30 UK universities in world rankings (ranked 29th out of 84 UK universities featured in the QS World University Rankings 2020) and 98% of their research is rated as being of international standing (Research Excellence Framework, 2014). As a result, the University is already a key partner for businesses of all sizes, from multinational corporations to growing, innovative SMEs.


Why University of Reading

  • Campus: University of Reading's main campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, so students will find plenty of places to relax during the day. The campus has won nine consecutive Green Flag awards, recognizing it as one of Britain’s top green spaces.
  • Community: The University has a wide range of events and activities for students to take part in. Whether it's public events, museums, a cinema, public lectures or the SportsPark, there is plenty for students to get involved in.
  • Local Area: The Oracle shopping centre is home to the big names in retail, but there are also independent stores and boutiques around town too. Students will also find plenty of green spaces to relax in and a huge range of cuisines from around the world. Club venues and bars extend beyond campus as Reading town centre transforms from day to night. Discover festivals and new music acts, unique club events and cocktail bars or indulge in one of the late-night ice cream parlours.

Features

385 out of 385 programs are eligible for Post-Study Work Visa.

Post-Study Work Visa will be open to all students, on Tier 4 visas, who are accepted onto a course in the 2020 intake or later. Once you have successfully completed a course of study at the undergraduate level or above at an approved UK Higher Education Provider you would be able to stay and work (in any sector or at any level) for a maximum of two years.
The full details and requirements are yet to be announced by the UK Government, but will be updated here when made available.

Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
Even if you do NOT meet our minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), you still can get conditionally accepted in the program of your choice with the condition of completing our English program prior to starting your chosen program.

Students need to plan their accommodations well in advance of their arrival as all accommodation options fill up quickly, well before the start of the semester.

On-Campus Residence Accommodations

On-Campus residence accommodations are provided per discretion by the school.

Off-Campus Accommodations

The local area has a variety of off-campus rental housing options including single homes, duplexes, apartments and rooms for rent. Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.

Homestay

There are a wide variety of homestay options available, and our partners do their best to match students and hosts according to their interests and preferences. Homestay hosts include single people, young couples with children and pets, and older couples. All homestay accommodations have been inspected, and all adults in the home have completed a required criminal reference check.

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PO Box 217, Reading, South East, United Kingdom, RG6 6AH

Insttitution Details

founded

1926

School ID

3866

Institution type

Public

Provider ID

10007802

School Rank

201

Cost and Duration

£0

Application fee

4 years

Average undergraduate program

1 year

Average graduate program

£10224 GBP / Year

Cost of Living

£18650 GBP / First Year

Avarage Gross tuition

Top Disciplines

Sciences

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