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University of Reading

Location

Whiteknights Campus, Reading United Kingdom

Ranking

# 172QS World University Rankings

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514Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

29 % International students

About University of Reading

Based in South East England, the University of Reading is situated in the heart of the Thames Valley economic hub, with London Paddington less than 30 minutes away by train.

 

Reading is a top 30 university in the UK (ranked 26th out of 90 UK universities in the QS World University Rankings, 2024), and is a leading research institution. 98% of the University's research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining the University’s 4* (world leading), 3* (internationally excellent) and 2* (internationally recognised) submissions).

 

Reading is a campus university, set in beautiful, award-winning parkland. The University’s Whiteknights campus has been awarded 14 consecutive Green Flag awards, 2011–2024, recognising it as one of Britain’s top green spaces.

 

The University of Reading is proudly committed to environmental issues, and is a leading contributor to climate science. The world-famous Climate Stripes, which vividly demonstrate how global temperatures have risen over nearly two centuries, were created by Reading’s Professor Ed Hawkins MBE. In recognition of its green credentials, Reading was ranked 1st in the People & Planet University League, 2023/24.

 

Reading offers a welcoming, inclusive environment for its students. The University has a truly international community, with around 23,000 students from more than 160 countries.

 

A wide range of courses is available at the University of Reading – from the pure and applied sciences to languages, humanities, social sciences, business and the arts.

 

New research is continually fed into teaching at Reading, with academic staff working at the forefront of their fields of expertise.

About University of Reading

Based in South East England, the University of Reading is situated in the heart of the Thames Valley economic hub, with London Paddington less than 30 minutes away by train.

 

Reading is a top 30 university in the UK (ranked 26th out of 90 UK universities in the QS World University Rankings, 2024), and is a leading research institution. 98% of the University's research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining the University’s 4* (world leading), 3* (internationally excellent) and 2* (internationally recognised) submissions).

 

Reading is a campus university, set in beautiful, award-winning parkland. The University’s Whiteknights campus has been awarded 14 consecutive Green Flag awards, 2011–2024, recognising it as one of Britain’s top green spaces.

 

The University of Reading is proudly committed to environmental issues, and is a leading contributor to climate science. The world-famous Climate Stripes, which vividly demonstrate how global temperatures have risen over nearly two centuries, were created by Reading’s Professor Ed Hawkins MBE. In recognition of its green credentials, Reading was ranked 1st in the People & Planet University League, 2023/24.

 

Reading offers a welcoming, inclusive environment for its students. The University has a truly international community, with around 23,000 students from more than 160 countries.

 

A wide range of courses is available at the University of Reading – from the pure and applied sciences to languages, humanities, social sciences, business and the arts.

 

New research is continually fed into teaching at Reading, with academic staff working at the forefront of their fields of expertise.

Available programmes

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University information

General

6.5+
88+
176+
69+
33+
1010+
19+
600+
307+
3+

15,790
75%
25%
4,653
65%
35%
1,109
67%
33%

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

9,535 GBP
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International Students

19,500 GBP
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Rankings & Ratings

University of Reading is one of the top public universities in Reading, United Kingdom. It is ranked #172 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #215
  • 2014
    #213
  • 2015
    #=202
  • 2016
    #=156
  • 2017
    #175
  • 2018
    #=188
  • 2019
    #=195
  • 2020
    #205
  • 2021
    #205
  • 2022
    #202
  • 2023
    #229
  • 2024
    #=169
  • 2025
    #172

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #215
  • 2014
    #213
  • 2015
    #=202
  • 2016
    #=156
  • 2017
    #175
  • 2018
    #=188
  • 2019
    #=195
  • 2020
    #205
  • 2021
    #205
  • 2022
    #202
  • 2023
    #229
  • 2024
    #=169
  • 2025
    #172

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