Updates for International Students
The UK is the first country to approve and start vaccinations, and they will also be available for international students. The UK will likely be fully vaccinated by summer 2021, meaning you can apply now for September 2021 entry with confidence. The latest Studying in the UK and Coronavirus (COVID-19) information is also available.
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Updates for International Students
The UK is the first country to approve and start vaccinations, and they will also be available for international students. The UK will likely be fully vaccinated by summer 2021, meaning you can apply now for September 2021 entry with confidence. The latest Studying in the UK and Coronavirus (COVID-19) information is also available.
Please connect with one of our team who can help with your application and answer any questions you may have.
| Key Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Reading, England | ||
| Established | 1892 | ||
| Famous Courses | Business, Food, Agriculture | ||
| International Fees | £16,475-19,815 | ||
The University of Reading offers world-class teaching and research across foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from within a stunningly beautiful award-winning campus.
Rated as one of the top 30 UK universities in the 2021 QS World University Rankings and The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020, the University of Reading has built an environment in which students from all walks of life can thrive and build a successful future.
Reading’s dynamic and diverse student body is represented by an award-winning Students’ Union, with sports societies, activities, student media and entertainment all provided in one of the best rated student venues in the UK. The main Whiteknights campus and London Road campus are situated close to Reading’s town centre and are just 30 minutes from London Paddington by train. Whiteknights campus is located on 130 hectares of parkland, earning its eighth consecutive Green Flag Award in 2018.
Reading has a global presence, with two overseas campuses – including the University of Reading Malaysia – and links with organisations in nearly 50 countries. The University is also delighted to host a huge international student cohort and welcome individuals from every faith and culture in a warm and friendly environment.
The University of Reading is home to more than 5,000 international students. Support includes:
The University offers an International Foundation Programme for international students whose qualifications are not equivalent to A levels and so do not meet its traditional undergraduate entry requirements. It also offers pre-sessional English courses to help prepare international students for academic study in England.
98% of Reading’s research submitted in the Research Excellence Framework 2014 was found to be ‘internationally recognised’, while 78% was ‘internationally excellent’. This placed the University 19th in the UK by research intensity and 27th by research power.
University accommodation at Reading is safe and secure, and rent prices are all-inclusive, meaning that utility bills and wifi are included. University-owned halls of residence provide more than 5,000 rooms and all accommodation is either on or within a 15-minute walk of the main Whiteknights campus or London Road campus.
Rooms come in a variety of styles and sizes, including studios, rooms in catered halls, self-catered en-suites and shared bathroom options, and there is a wide range of study, domestic and social facilities available.
Located between London and Oxford on the River Thames, Reading is a historic town with a population of 163,000. The town lies in the south east of England and allows easy access from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Agriculture is considered one of the fastest growing subjects at UK universities, with over 20,000 students now studying agriculture and its related subjects.Read more
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