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About University of Reading
The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. Home to innovation, the university pushes academic boundaries and leads social change, both locally and internationally.
Steeped in history, the University of Reading is among the top 30 UK universities in the world* and is home to over 27,000 students from over 160 countries. Our award-winning green campuses are at the heart of our university community, providing world-class facilities alongside a sustainably-conscious backdrop of nature.
We continue to be one of the most popular higher education choices in the UK. Our programmes range from the pure and applied sciences to languages, humanities, social sciences, business and arts. New research and the latest thinking continually feed into our teaching, with our academic staff working at the forefront of their fields of expertise.
*The University of Reading has maintained its position at 26 in the UK, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, [9 October 2024].
By studying at the University of Reading, you will become part of a truly international community of more than 5000 international students from over 165 countries. Our Whiteknights campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland. It’s the perfect place for you to make a home away from home in the UK, and achieve your academic and career goals.
Rankings: Today, we are ranked among the world’s top 200 universities (QS World University Rankings 2025), and we have a world-class reputation for the quality of our teaching, research and links to business. Reading is also highly ranked among UK universities (ranked joint 26th out of 107 UK universities featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 and 38th out of 131 in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.)
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Accounting and Finance, Agriculture, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business and Management, Chemistry, Computing and IT, Counselling, Creative Writing, Criminology, Design and Crafts, Drama and Dance, Early Years Education, Economics, Education, English and Creative Writing, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Film Production, Food Science, Forensic Science and Archaeology, Forestry and Food, Geography and Environmental Studies, Health and Social Care, Health Science, History, International Studies, Languages, Law, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mental Health, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Science, Veterinary Science
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