International applicants
Frequently asked questions

Yes. Our courses list will include any integrated degree with International Foundation Year courses still open for Clearing applications.

For the one-year International Foundation Programme (IFP), you can apply directly through our IFP online application service. You do not need to use Clearing to apply for this programme.

You can read more about the different International Foundation options at Reading on our International Study and Language Institute (ISLI) pages.

Yes. We accept a range of international qualifications for entry directly onto our undergraduate courses. You can check your eligibility by country, and if your qualifications don't meet our criteria for direct entry onto an undergraduate course we also offer:

• programmes with an integrated Foundation Year
• an International Foundation Programme that provides you with a pathway to an undergraduate course. 

Most international students usually have enough time to receive a visa to study in the UK when applying via Clearing, but we do encourage international applicants to move as quickly as possible and supply documents asked for as soon as they are able to.

• Once you have accepted your Clearing place at Reading and hold an unconditional offer, we’ll be able to issue you a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) document.
• We will require a scan/copy of the photo page of your passport.
• You can find more information on our Visa and Immigration page.

Our International Recruitment team are on hand to provide advice and guidance about the application process and answer any questions you have.

For information around visas and immigration, please contact our dedicated International Student Advisory Team. We also have international representatives who can help with the visa application process.