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University League Table 2021: 39th

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Summary

The University of Reading offers more than 250 undergraduate courses in the arts, sciences, social sciences, humanities, and business.

The majority of courses have a modular structure, so students can specialise in the areas that interest them most while developing core subject knowledge.

All undergraduate courses offer a placement opportunity, either as a mandatory or optional part of the course. There are also opportunities to study abroad.

The University of Reading is a research-intensive campus university in south-east England. With more than 150 years of history, it is now recognised for its expertise in areas such as climate science, business, agriculture, and food science. It also has a global presence, with two overseas campuses and dozens of international partnerships.

SOURCE: CONSULTATION & TEF

Student statistics

Study level

Undergraduate71%
Postgraduate29%

Study mode

Full-time86%
Part-time14%

Student population LARGE

10k - 25k

Where students come from

UK76%
EU6%
International18%

Student gender

Male 44%
Female 56%

SOURCE: HESA

League table performance

University League Table 2021

Overall ranking

39th out of 130

Overall ranking trend - past 5 years

Ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 1000

706 71%

39th
1
Entry standards
/ Max 212

126 60%

64th
2
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

3.92 78%

116th
9
Research quality
/ Max 4

3.03 76%

35th
1
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.83 83%

16th
2
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

75.8 76%

66th
Academic services spend
/ Max 2982

1890 63%

44th
Facilities spend
/ Max 1939

844 44%

27th
17
Student - staff ratio
/ Max 24.2

15.8

68th
2
Good honours
/ Max 100

81.9 82%

31st
1
Degree completion
/ Max 100

91.3 91%

31st
14

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Subject League Tables 2021

6

Subjects ranked in the top ten

Overall ranking

20th out of 103

Subject ranking trend - past 5 years

Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 100

93.3 93%

20th
5
Entry standards
/ Max 220

130 59%

37th
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

4.12 82%

45th
23
Research quality
/ Max 4

3.11 78%

10th
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.61 61%

29th
1
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

88 88%

17th

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SOURCE: UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES

Campus locations

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Study options

For undergraduate courses

Full time

265 courses

Sandwich / Placement

46 courses

SOURCE: IDP CONNECT & UCAS

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