The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. Home to innovation, the University pushes academic boundaries and leads social change, both locally and internationally.
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.
Steeped in history, the University of Reading is among the top 30 UK universities in the world* and is home to over 27,000 students from over 160 countries. Our award-winning green campuses are at the heart of our university community, providing world-class facilities alongside a sustainably-conscious backdrop of nature. In 2025, our Whiteknights campus received its 15th Green Flag Award in a row, and we are considered one of Britain’s top green spaces.
