The University of Reading is located in South East England, right in the heart of the Thames Valley economic hub. London Paddington is just a 30-minute train journey away.Rankings &amp; Research ExcellenceThe University of Reading ranks among the top universities in the UK:<ul><li>26th in the UK out of 90 institutions (QS World University Rankings 2024).</li><li>Leading research institution, with 98% of research recognized internationally (Research Excellence Framework 2021):</li><li class="ql-indent-1">4 (world-leading),</li><li class="ql-indent-1">3 (internationally excellent),</li><li class="ql-indent-1">2 (internationally recognized).</li></ul>Campus &amp; Green CredentialsThe University is set on a stunning campus:<ul><li>Whiteknights campus has won 14 consecutive Green Flag Awards (2011–2024), recognizing it as one of the UK’s top green spaces.</li><li>Proudly leading on environmental issues, Reading was ranked 1st in the People &amp; Planet University League 2023/24.</li><li>Home to the renowned Climate Stripes, created by Professor Ed Hawkins MBE, showcasing two centuries of global temperature rise.</li></ul>Diverse &amp; Inclusive CommunityWith over 23,000 students from 160+ countries, Reading fosters an inclusive, international community.Course Variety &amp; Cutting-Edge TeachingThe University offers a broad range of courses:<ul><li>From pure and applied sciences to languages, humanities, social sciences, business, and the arts.</li><li>New research continually enhances teaching, with staff leading in their fields of expertise.</li></ul>

<h2 class='university-title'>University of Reading</h2><div class='profile-section'><h3 class='section-title'>Profile</h3>The University of Reading celebrated the 90th anniversary of its Royal Charter in 2016. The focus of the celebrations took place on Thursday 17 March 2016, which marked 90 years since the Royal Charter was granted on the same date in 1926.
The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. Over the decades we have become innovators and pioneers, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change.
Home to more than 23,000 students, the University of Reading is proud to welcome staff and students from all over the world. Our award-winning campuses - in Reading, Henley-upon-Thames, Johannesburg, and Iskandar - house contemporary study facilities, halls of residence, support services, cafes and bars.</div><div class='accommodation-section'><h3 class='section-title'>Accommodation</h3> </div><div class='other fees-section'><h3 class='section-title'>Other Fees</h3>nan</div><div class='language-requirements-section'><h3 class='section-title'>Language Requirements</h3><ul class='language-list'><li class='language-item'>IELTS: 7.0</li><li class='language-item'>PTE: 69.0</li><li class='language-item'>TOEFL: nan</li><li class='language-item'>CAE: 185.0</li><li class='language-item'>DUOLINGO: nan</li></ul></div>

The University of Reading celebrated the 90th anniversary of its Royal Charter in 2016. The focus of

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