Consumer information

Academic programmes

For more information regarding the programmes available at the University of Reading, please visit our Study and Life pages.

Accrediting agencies and governmental bodies

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that are officially recognised in the UK are called either “recognised” or “listed” bodies. Recognised bodies are Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that can award degrees. The University of Reading is a “recognised body” and verification can be found on the Government Website. Please also refer to the University’s Governance pages for further information regarding the University's Royal Charter and Ordinances. These can also be found in the University Calendar.

Attendance monitoring and missing students

Regular and appropriate attendance has been a University requirement for many years, as outlined in our current Regulations for Conduct and Statement of Learner Responsibilities.

It is an external UKVI requirement that Universities monitor the attendance and engagement of visa national students. Persistent failure to comply might put a student’s visa status at risk. You can find out about our UK Student Route Visa Sponsor Duties in our Institutional UK Student Route Visa Compliance Policy.

Careers and employability

The University’s Careers Service offers individual support and advice, information regarding jobs and vacancies, online information and resources and careers fairs/workshops.

Cost of attendance

Click the link to read our Cost of Attendance Information and 2024/25 example Cost of Attendance.

Data Protection Policy

The University’s Information Management and Policy Services (IMPS) provides links to the University’s policies in respect of data protection and student records.

Drug and alcohol policy

The University’s Drugs and Alcohol Policy can be found on our policies webpage.

Eligible programmes

Find out more about eligible programmes or get in touch with the Student Financial Support team on studentfunding@reading.ac.uk.

A number of courses shown in the University’s Prospectus and under the Study section of our website are not available to International students on UK Student Route Visas. For a complete listing of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes available to students on UK Student Route Visas, Find out more visa information for international students.

Health and safety

The University’s Health and Safety Resources page provide links to relevant policies including Fire Safety Management.

More information

School and Programme Approval and Accreditation
In the United Kingdom, the power to award degrees is regulated by law. The University’s Senate is responsible for granting of degree award power and university titles. Please see the Governance pages for information regarding the University’s Royal Charter and structure.

Professional Bodies
Please find a list of our affiliate professional bodies here.

Placement Rates and Graduate Professional Information
For information on placement and types of employment obtained by graduates (undergraduate and graduate), please reference the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

Transfer of Credit
Policy and procedure for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) forms part of the Guide to Policy and Procedures for Teaching and Learning (Section 6: Programme-related Matters.

Education Records and Privacy
Your rights to review educational records and procedures is outlined in the University of Reading’s Data Protection Policy.

Crime Statistics
Please visit Police.UK for information on crime statistics in Reading.

For further information, advice or support, please contact the Student Financial Support Team on USLoans@reading.ac.uk

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

The University is required, under US Federal Law, to confirm your attendance online through the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The attendance confirmation is reported every 60 days.

Private loans

The University of Reading encourages eligible students to make use of Federal Loans in the first instance. The University is eligible to accept students with private loans and currently works with Sallie Mae. Applications can be made online via OpenNet .

Refund policy

Tuition fees and fee policies

Accommodation information and refunds

Retention rates

Please reference the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) for further information on retention rates.

Return of Title IV Funds Policy

Click the link to read about the Return of Title IV Funds.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

The University’s Academic Progress Standard Policy sets out the standards for students at the University of Reading. There is a separate section within this Policy relating to the Academic Progress of US Loans Students and further details on how Satisfactory Academic Progress applies to US Loan students can be found here.

Services and facilities for students with disabilities

The University’s Disability Advisory Service provides support and advice for students who consider themselves to be disabled. They can provide information in respect of services and facilities available to students with disabilities, including specific learning needs. Students may also wish to view the University’s Counselling and Wellbeing pages and the Equality and Diversity Policies.

Student Financial Aid Information

Click the link to read our Student Financial Aid Information.

Text book information

Your School/Department will provide information regarding required and/or recommended text books. However, online reading lists are available for all students. This page also provides direct links to the Library and Study Advice pages. Students can also use Blackboard to access content related to individual modules.

Withdrawal and Suspension Policy

Visit the Essentials 'Withdrawing from study' and 'Suspensions' webpages to find out more information on withdrawing.