University of Reading
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The University of Reading is a public research university in Reading, west of London; it began in 1892 as an extension college of the University of Oxford and received its royal charter as an independent university in 1926, and it also has a campus in Malaysia. It is known for meteorology and climate science, agriculture, food and nutrition, the built environment and real estate, and includes Henley Business School. All programmes are taught in English and it admits international students at bachelor's, master's and PhD level.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
For 2027–28: bachelor's £26,850 a year for non-laboratory subjects and £31,800 for laboratory subjects; taught master's £27,450 (non-laboratory) and £32,850 (laboratory). Some Henley Business School programmes (including the MBA) charge a higher premium fee. Fees may rise each year in line with CPI, capped at 4%. (2026–27 bachelor's fees: £25,850–30,650.)
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International bachelor's applicants apply through UCAS; master's and PhD applicants apply directly through the university's applicant portal. International foundation pathways are available for students whose qualifications do not meet direct-entry requirements, and proof of English is required at the level set by each course.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Reading · United Kingdom
Life and living
Reading · United Kingdom
Living in Reading
A town west of London and a hub for tech companies, home to the University of Reading.
Student housing
University housing costs £166–365 a week (2026-27).
Transport for students
Single bus fares are capped at £3, falling to £2 from 1 January to the end of 2027 (outside London); the 16-25 Railcard (£35 a year) gives one third off rail fares. Reading Buses offers a £2.40 student single and a £390 simplyUni academic-year pass.
Top landmarks
Reading Abbey
Chris Wood ( User:chris_j_wood ). · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Forbury Gardens
Andrew Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
HM Prison Reading
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Studying and living in United Kingdom
Costs and living
Examples of international bachelor’s fees from official websites (2026-27): • Bristol £25,500–£33,400, Warwick £27,870–£35,530, Glasgow from £27,720, LSE £28,900–£39,900, UAL £30,890, St Andrews £33,250, Cambridge (2027 entry) £30,798–£46,872, Imperial £42,700–£45,500, Oxford £37,380–£62,820. • Medicine costs much more: about £45,800–£70,554 a year depending on the university. Other costs: • Visa maintenance funds: £1,529 a month in London and £1,171 outside London, for up to 9 months. • Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 for each year of the visa; visa fee £558. • Full scholarships: Chevening (one-year master’s), Commonwealth for eligible countries, Gates Cambridge, Clarendon (Oxford), Rhodes; many universities also offer discounts of £2,000 to £10,000 or more.
Working while studying
• During degree-level study: up to 20 hours a week in term time, and full-time during official university vacations. • Not allowed: self-employment or running a business, work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer, or a permanent full-time job. • After graduating: the Graduate Route lets you work without a sponsor; it lasts 2 years for applications before 1 January 2027, then 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates applying from 1 January 2027, and stays 3 years for PhD graduates. The fee is £937.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United KingdomFaculties and programmes
15 faculties · 41 programmes
Faculties and programmes
15 faculties · 41 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Henley Business School
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor, Master
- Business Management
- Finance
- Human Resource Management· Master
- International Business· Bachelor, Master
- Marketing· Bachelor, Master
School of Agriculture, Policy and Development
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Economics & Food Security
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Archaeology
- Environmental Science
- Geography
School of Arts and Communication Design
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor, Master
- Graphic Design
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School of Biological Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor
School of the Built Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering· Master
School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Chemistry
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pharmacy· Bachelor, Master
Institute of Education
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
School of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- History
- Philosophy
School of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Information Technology (IT)· Master
- Mathematics
- Statistics· Bachelor, Master
School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Psychology
School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Economics
- International Relations
- Political Science
English Literature, Languages and Cultures
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Languages and Literature
Film, Theatre and Television
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Film & Television Production
- Theatre & Drama
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Felix Scholarships 2027 for Master's and PhD in the UK (Oxford, Reading, SOAS)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of Reading is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.reading.ac.uk/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.reading.ac.uk/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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