The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. Home to innovation, the University pushes academic boundaries and leads social change, both locally and internationally.
About the University of Reading
Steeped in history, the University of Reading is among the top 30 UK universities in the world and is home to over 27,000 students from over 160 countries. The award-winning green campuses are at the heart of the university community, providing world-class facilities alongside a sustainably-conscious backdrop of nature.
Why the University of Reading
194th worldwide
and 27th highest-ranked UK university out of 90 UK institutions featured
QS World University Rankings 2026
Triple-accredited
Henley Business School
Sustainable University
of the Year
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
The University of Reading is internationally recognised for excellence:
- 194th worldwide and 27th highest-ranked UK university out of 90 UK institutions featured (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Ranked 201st-250th in the world and 26th in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
- Ranked equal 50th in the world (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
- Sustainable University of the Year (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
- 4th in the UK for Sustainability (People & Planet University League)
Student life
Join an international community of more than 4,500 international students from over 160 countries
At the University of Reading, you'll study on an award-winning campus steeped in over 150 years of history.
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Explore the university's UK campuses
Find out more about the University of Reading's award-winning campuses and the facilities on offer.
The university's main campus is the real hub of University of Reading life. Set in 120 hectares of stunning parkland, it offers plenty of places to eat, shop, study and socialise. The site has received 14 consecutive Green Flag awards, recognising it as one of Britain’s top green spaces. The scenic campus includes a lake, woodlands and the popular Harris Garden – all available for students, staff and the local community to enjoy.
The London Road campus is one of the University’s original campuses and is a short walk from both Whiteknights campus and the town centre. It’s a peaceful setting of traditional cloisters and green spaces. It hosts a range of facilities, including:
- The Great Hall
- The School of Architecture
- The Institute of Education
Set in sweeping parkland on the banks of the River Thames, Henley Business School's Greenlands campus provides an inspiring and reflective environment for focused work and study.
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