University of Reading: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #288 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #113 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #29 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #23 of 131 | In England |
| #30 of 3,944 | For Nutrition and Food Science |
| Top100 | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.reading.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* The University of Reading is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE/GCSE) with 5 passes, including 2 at ('A') Advanced level (or 4 passes including 3 at 'A' level) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - December; January-March; April-July) |
Research profile
University of Reading is a world-class research university with 76,897 scientific papers published and 2,711,485 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Computer Science, Geology, and Ecology.
University of Reading majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 960 | 9355 |
| 1994 | 1178 | 9914 |
| 1995 | 1199 | 11189 |
| 1996 | 1277 | 11855 |
| 1997 | 1239 | 13500 |
| 1998 | 1460 | 15310 |
| 1999 | 1398 | 17487 |
| 2000 | 1390 | 20380 |
| 2001 | 1282 | 21949 |
| 2002 | 1371 | 26231 |
| 2003 | 1516 | 30496 |
| 2004 | 1477 | 33412 |
| 2005 | 1547 | 39533 |
| 2006 | 1621 | 43644 |
| 2007 | 1633 | 49067 |
| 2008 | 1694 | 54181 |
| 2009 | 1910 | 60403 |
| 2010 | 2019 | 67626 |
| 2011 | 1895 | 75296 |
| 2012 | 2015 | 82428 |
| 2013 | 2209 | 91978 |
| 2014 | 2264 | 99126 |
| 2015 | 2316 | 103927 |
| 2016 | 2320 | 106508 |
| 2017 | 2470 | 112390 |
| 2018 | 2680 | 125439 |
| 2019 | 2675 | 143005 |
| 2020 | 3086 | 170314 |
| 2021 | 3076 | 200577 |
| 2022 | 3099 | 195388 |
| 2023 | 2862 | 198409 |
| 2024 | 2252 | 192770 |
| 2025 | 1510 | 170831 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Reading gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | UK/EU Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £9,250 per year | £18,300 - £22,900 per year |
| Postgraduate Taught | £7,580 - £10,400 per year | £17,300 - £22,900 per year |
| Postgraduate Research | £4,410 - £22,900 per year | £17,300 - £22,900 per year |
The University of Reading has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Reading.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Agriculture, Ancient Civilizations, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, European Studies, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Science, History, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Marketing, Modern Languages, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Psychology, Real Estate, Theatre |
|---|
University of Reading alumni
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Penny Mordaunt
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dame Penelope Mary Mordaunt is a British former politician who served as Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons from 2022 until 2024. She was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Portsmouth North from 2010 to 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, she ran for the party leadership in 2022, losing to Liz Truss. In the 2024 general election, Mordaunt lost her Portsmouth North seat to Labour's Amanda Martin.
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Frauke Petry
- Enrolled in the University of Reading
- 1995-1998 studied chemistry
- Occupations
- politicianchoir directorentrepreneurchemistorganist
- Biography
-
Frauke Petry is a German far right politician who chaired the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party from July 2015 to September 2017. A chemist by training and with a professional background as a businesswoman, some political scientists described Petry as a representative of the national conservative wing of that party.
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Tang Wei
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
-
Tang Wei is a Chinese actress. She rose to international fame for her role in Golden Lion-winning Lust, Caution (2007) by Ang Lee, for which she was banned by the Chinese government due to the explicit sexual nature of her performance, until her comeback in Crossing Hennessy in 2010. She gained further acclaim for her performances in Late Autumn (2010), Finding Mr. Right (2013), The Golden Era (2014), Long Day's Journey into Night (2018), Decision to Leave (2022), and Wonderland (2024).
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Wilfred Owen
- Enrolled in the University of Reading
- Studied botany
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
-
Wilfred Edward Salter Owen MC was an English poet and soldier. He was one of the leading poets of the First World War. His war poetry on the horrors of trenches and gas warfare was much influenced by his mentor Siegfried Sassoon and stood in contrast to the public perception of war at the time and to the confidently patriotic verse written by earlier war poets such as Rupert Brooke. Among his best-known works – most of which were published posthumously – are "Dulce et Decorum est", "Insensibility", "Anthem for Doomed Youth", "Futility", "Spring Offensive" and "Strange Meeting". Owen was killed in action on 4 November 1918, a week before the Armistice, at the age of 25.
University of Reading faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Art History, Arts and Humanities, Cinema and Television, Classical Languages, Communication Arts, Continuing Education, Economics, Education, English, European Studies, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Life Sciences | Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Management, Food Science, Marketing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Faculty : Science | Archaeology, Chemistry, Construction Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Mathematics, Meteorology, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Systems Analysis |
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | UoR |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1892 |
| Colors | royal purple, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Whiteknights P.O. Box 217 Reading, RG6 6AH United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 163,000 |