United Kingdom · Reading, EnglandPublicFounded 1926
University of Reading

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Overview
A public research university that began in 1892 as an extension college of the University of Oxford and received its royal charter in 1926. Its main Whiteknights campus is large and green, and it is known for agriculture and climate science, business (Henley Business School) and law.
- Location
- Reading, England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Public
- Founded
- 1926
- Languages
- English
Scholarship status at this university
- Other partial Open
Scholarship offers at this university

Open
University of Reading
Partial award
University of Reading Scholarship
- Coverage
- £5,000 fixed award
- Eligibility
- Ask an EduGate advisor for eligibility details.
- Deadline
- 16 Nov 2026
Tuition fees
Fees vary by programme and language of instruction and change every year. Tell us the major you're interested in and we'll send current fees and any available discounts.
Ask for current feesAdmission requirements
- High-school diploma (Bagrut/Tawjihi) and transcript
- Valid passport
- Passport-style photo
- IELTS accepted for the student visa (UKVI)
- Some programmes: foundation year

