READING, SOUTH EAST
University of Reading
The University of Reading was founded in 1892 as an extension of University College, Oxford. After receiving it’s own charter in 1926, Reading has developed into successful research intensive institution, with a global reach. As a research intensive institution, students will benefit from close collaboration with world leading researchers in a wide variety of fields. The University of Reading consists of three campuses in the UK (Whiteknights, Green lands, and London Road) with the majority of programs being hosted at the Whiteknights campus. It also has satellite campuses in South Africa and Malaysia. Currently there are over 19,000 students attending the University of Reading from around the world, from more than 150 different countries.
ONCAMPUS Reading is in easy reach of central London, based on the London Road campus of the University of Reading, an outstanding educational institution, with an internationally renowned reputation for the excellence of its teaching and research. International students can enroll in one of five different pathways via the Undergraduate Foundation Program (UFP), four of these are studied in London with the Art & Design pathway studied in Reading. There are also new Master’s pathways available that have been added to the already existing Art & Design pathway – all delivered in Reading – in Economics and Business with progression to the triple accredited Henley Business School. All pathways are offered with guaranteed opportunity for progression to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to this historic UK university.
Why the University of Reading
Campus: The main campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, so there are plenty of places to relax during the day. It has won nine consecutive Green Flag awards, recognizing it as one of Britain’s top green spaces. It is a thriving community and features the Students’ Union, places to eat and one of the UK’s best student clubs.
Facilities: The library is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during term time, and gives you access to more than 1 million books a fully equipped IT suite group discussion spaces quiet and silent areas. The Library goes beyond Google and provides 24/7 online access to academic resources. Additionally, many programs benefit from onsite labs and local industry partnerships to provide practical learning experiences for students.
Culture: Students will benefit from Reading’s diverse international community, and vibrant cultural scene. The town of Reading hosts one of the UK’s largest music festivals, and is only 25 minute trip to London.
ONCAMPUS Reading: Pathway programs at ONCAMPUS Reading offer guaranteed progression into both undergraduate and graduate programs for international students.
General Info:
- School ID: 1426
- Founded: 1920
- Type: Public, University
- Total Students: 10615+
- Int. Students: 2100+
Financials:
Avg Cost of Tuition/Year – £18,469.00 GBP
Cost of Living/Year – £12,180.00 GBP
*Application Fee – £0.00 GBP
*Charged once per application
Estimated Total/Year – £30,649.00 GBP
Signature Programs:
- Arts
- Sciences
- Business, management and economics