The University of Reading is a public research university in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as the University Extension College, Reading, an extension college of Christchurch College, Oxford, and became University College, Reading in 1902.
| Acronym | UoR |
| Motto / Slogan | By truth, wisdom, and labor |
| Colour | Black, white and purple |
| Mascot | Kevin the Ichthyostega |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 150 |
| Location | Reading, England, United Kingdom |
| Address | University of Reading Whiteknights PO Box 217 Reading Berkshire RG6 6AH United Kingdom |
The University of Reading's core purpose is to deliver a better world through the transformative power of quality education and research, and to transform lives by focusing on excellence and innovation.
A core vision statement emphasizes addressing global problems through teaching, research, and partnerships, while also focusing on a vibrant, thriving, global, and broad-based institution responsive to changes in the world.
The University of Reading's primary objective is to make the world a better place for all, focusing on global challenges like climate change and sustainability
Reading has long-established relationships with construction firms and industry professionals all over the world. This means their teaching continually reflects the latest thinking and that they can support our students to find exciting placement opportunities.
You'll find that the School has a friendly, collegiate atmosphere, thanks to the full-time nature of their courses, their campus-based teaching, and the supportive community of staff, students and alumni.
When you study with them you’ll join a globally-connected community. Their students join them from all over the world, and they also have an international alumni network.
The degrees have subject-specific requirements. You can find the specific entry criteria for each course on the relevant course page.
For information on other English language qualifications, please visit the international student pages.
For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.
FOR UNDERGRADUATE: Applications are made via UCAS.
FOR POSTGRADUATE: You can apply for master’s programmes directly through the online application system, RISIS.
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The University originated from a University Extension College formed by the amalgamation in 1892 of Oxford University's Extension Association (founded 1885) with the government financed Schools of Art (1860) and of Science (1870). In 1896 the College was formally incorporated, granted a coat of arms (now that of the University), and flourished in buildings next to Reading Town Hall.