The University of Reading has a long tradition as a leader in international higher education. Established in 1892, it is in the top 1% of the best universities in the world and includes top-ranked programmes, including
- Finance and Accounting 1st in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2015).
- Real Estate and Planning 2nd in the UK (Times University Guide 2015)
- Meteorology and Climate 3rd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2015)
- Agriculture 3rd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2015)
- Art and Design 6th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2015)
A full list of programmes can be found on our website. Reading is widely known for its community atmosphere - the distinctive student experience and provision of close student support makes it a great place to study. Our Whiteknights campus offers a wide range of facilities, including our SportsPark, a 24-hour Library and over 5000 Halls of Residence rooms. Set in 300 acres of award-winning landscaped parkland, we are only 30 minutes away from London Paddington.
Our Master courses are specialised and employability focused; 94% of our graduates are in work or further study within 6 months of graduating. All our teaching is informed by the latest research and the UK has a stringent research assessment framework, called the REF, providing information on how well a department performs in terms of its research outputs. 98% of our research is of international standard (REF 2014).
