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Public university

University of Reading

Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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QS ranking
169
Acceptance rate
Not available
Tuition fee
USD29,055/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Reading is located in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Business studies, Business and management (non-specific), Management studies, Law and Education. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 25,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
85%
15%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
98%
2%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Cyprus

  3. 3.

    Malaysia

  4. 4.

    Hong Kong

  5. 5.

    Nigeria

Student gender

In this university

46%
54%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 479.7 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 18.2 mn

University website

http://www.reading.ac.uk/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Business studies

  2. 2.

    Business and management (non-specific)

  3. 3.

    Management studies

  4. 4.

    Law

  5. 5.

    Education

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

3

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

321acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

29

Health support

In this university

1,155 : 1
1,155 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,155 : 1
1,155 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

957 : 1
957 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Sports

  • Arts

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

Number of national league teams

53

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

8

Football / Track fields

4

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

8

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

21

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,174
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
79 - 87%
Temperature
1°
11°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
75 - 77%
Temperature
4°
20°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
74 - 79%
Temperature
9°
22°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
84 - 88%
Temperature
2°
15°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

London Heathrow Airport

Distance between airport and university

45 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 - 2 hours
Cost
USD 21 - 99
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 92 - 113

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

231

Score

0.393