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University of Reading

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University League Table 2020: 40th

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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.

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Undergraduate open day

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Student statistics

Study level

Undergraduate69%
Postgraduate31%

Study mode

Full-time87%
Part-time13%

Student population LARGE

10k - 25k

Where students come from

UK73%
EU6%
International20%

Student gender

Male 43%
Female 57%

SOURCE: HESA

League table performance

University League Table 2020

Overall ranking

40th out of 131

Overall ranking trend - past 5 years

Ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 1000

746 75%

40th
8
Entry standards
/ Max 224

132 59%

62nd
9
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

3.85 77%

125th
25
Research quality
/ Max 4

3.03 76%

36th
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.83 83%

18th
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

75.8 76%

66th
8
Academic services spend
/ Max 2758

1761 64%

44th
20
Facilities spend
/ Max 1908

718 38%

44th
19
Student - staff ratio
/ Max 31.6

15.8

70th
26
Good honours
/ Max 100

81.7 82%

32nd
5
Degree completion
/ Max 100

92.9 93%

17th
10

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Subject League Tables 2020

4

Subjects ranked in the top ten

Overall ranking

25th out of 102

Subject ranking trend - past 5 years

Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown

Overall score
/ Max 100

93.7 94%

25th
6
Entry standards
/ Max 220

135 62%

37th
6
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5

4.00 80%

68th
10
Research quality
/ Max 4

3.11 78%

10th
Research intensity
/ Max 1

0.61 61%

30th
1
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100

88.0 88%

17th
2

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SOURCE: UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES

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Study options

For undergraduate courses

Full time

242 courses

Sandwich / Placement

47 courses

SOURCE: IDP CONNECT & UCAS

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