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University of Reading

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Overview

University of Reading is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Reading, South East England, United Kingdom. This institution also has a branch campus in Gelang Patah. Founded in 1892, University of Reading (UoR) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. UoR provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 134-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. UoR also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Reading's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Reading's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Reading' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Reading's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UoR
Founded 1892 Origins date back to 1860 as School of Art
Motto
Colours Royal purple and white
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Location

Address Whiteknights House, Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 6UR South East England
United Kingdom
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University of Reading Phone Number (118) 987 5123
University of Reading Fax Number (118) 931 4404
Other locations Gelang Patah

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Reading is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1926


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Reading's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association for Nutrition (AfN)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  • Department for Education (DfE)
  • EFMD Quality Improvement System
  • General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
  • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
  • Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Reading as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Reading Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Reading is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Reading's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Reading: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Reading Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Reading Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Reading categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Reading.



University of Reading: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Reading Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Reading website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Reading Admission Info


University of Reading's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Reading is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Reading's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Reading has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Reading 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Reading's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Reading has more than 5000 international students.


University of Reading's Admission Office Admission Office

Reading International Office
Reading RG6 6AH
(118) 378 3838
(118) 378 8372

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Reading's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Reading Size and Profile


University of Reading's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Reading has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Reading's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Reading's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


University of Reading's Control Type Control Type

University of Reading is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Reading's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Reading is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Reading's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Reading's main campus setting is not reported.


University of Reading's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Reading adopts an unconventional academic calendar, a scheduling system for academic institutions that deviates from traditional academic calendars, such as the standard semester, quarter or trimester systems.


University of Reading's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Reading is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Reading Facilities


University of Reading's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Reading's Library


University of Reading's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Reading's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Reading's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Reading Services


University of Reading's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Reading's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Reading's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Reading's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Reading's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Reading Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Reading consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science
  • Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences
  • Henley Business School
  • Faculty of Life Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Reading Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Reading's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Universities UK


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Reading public or private?

University of Reading is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Reading profit or non-profit?

University of Reading is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Reading in terms of enrollment?

University of Reading has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Reading in terms of academic staff?

University of Reading's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.

Is University of Reading a coeducational institution?

University of Reading is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Reading use?

University of Reading adopts an unconventional academic calendar, a scheduling system for academic institutions that deviates from traditional academic calendars, such as the standard semester, quarter or trimester systems.

What religion is University of Reading affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Reading admit international students?

Yes. University of Reading has more than 5000 international students.

What is University of Reading's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Reading 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Reading UoR?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Reading UoR located?

University of Reading is located in Reading, South East England, United Kingdom. Address: Whiteknights House, Whiteknights.

Is University of Reading UoR accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Reading is accredited by Privy Council (since 1926).

Does University of Reading offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Reading offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Reading have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Reading provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Reading have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Reading offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Reading offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Reading offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Reading have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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