Summary
The University of Reading is a research-intensive campus university in south-east England. With more than 150 years of history, it's now recognised for its expertise in areas such as climate science, business, agriculture, and food science. It also has a global presence, with two overseas campuses and dozens of international partnerships. It's the university's ambition to become net zero carbon by 2030.
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REQUEST INFOStudent statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate63%Postgraduate37%
Study mode
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Full-time77%Part-time23%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK80%International15%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 46%Female 54%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2024
Overall ranking
34th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000705 71%34th
3 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212131 62%66th
10 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.91 78%58th
42 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.24 81%37th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.63 63%37th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 30332074 68%31st
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2103780 37%35th
12 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.315.864th
8 -
Continuation
/ Max 10094.4 94%46th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10075.9 76%39th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10075.4 75%58th
Subject League Tables 2024
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Food Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Land & Property Management
- Law
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Speech & Language Therapy
Overall ranking
29th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10087.6 88%29th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227135 60%34th
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.06 81%35th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.17 79%26th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.0 96%27th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10077.0 77%21st
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you’re bound to find the right one for you. University of Reading is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find them on our league table to see where they rank and how their strengths can help your university experience. University of Reading will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
Accommodation includes catered or self-catered options with shared kitchen and dining facilities, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour support. Rooms have been adapted for students with disabilities in accessible halls.