Pioneers of people and sustainability
The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for a century. Home to innovation, the University pushes academic boundaries and leads social change, both locally and internationally.
Our guiding principles
Our four guiding principles form the foundation of our strategy:
- a genuine love of learning
- creating new knowledge
- embracing and celebrating diversity of people and ideas
- and caring for our environment.
Founded over a century ago, the University of Reading is ranked among the UK's top universities*. More than 27,000 students from 147 countries study here.
Award-wining campuses
Our award-winning campuses are central to university life. They combine world-class facilities with green spaces and a strong commitment to sustainability. In 2026, our Whiteknights campus received its consecutive 16th Green Flag Award, and we are considered one of Britain's top green spaces.
Recognised for sustainbility
Our support for sustainable global development has been recognised by the Times Higher Education in their Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, with the University ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide and 14th in the UK.
Expert teaching across a broad range of subjects
The University of Reading remains one of the UK's most popular higher education choices. We offer programmes across:
- Science and applied science
- Languages and humanities
- Social sciences
- Business
- Arts
Our teaching is informed by the latest research, with academic staff working at the forefront of their disciplines.
*The University of Reading is ranked joint 27th in the UK, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 (9 October 2025).
