The University of Reading is one of the top 20 most research-intensive universities in the UK, a major contributor to the knowledge economy, and internationally recognised for the excellence of its teaching on a broad range Arts, Humanities and Sciences programmes. The University offers taught degree programmes in more than 60 subjects, and in excess of 250 part-time adult education (public) courses.

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In the 2001 RAE, fifteen departments were awarded an RAE rating of 5, and five departments were designated 5*, emphatically demonstrating the University’s international research strength and leadership in areas such as Environmental Science, Psychology, English, Archaeology, Modern Languages, Agriculture, Plant Sciences, Food Science, Business, Town Planning, the Built Environment, Law, Applied Mathematics and Electrical Engineering. Nearly 60% of academic staff are in departments rated 5 and above, and this research excellence provides a firm foundation for taught degree programmes.

The University of Reading’s educational heritage dates back to the end of the 19th century and it received its Royal Charter in 1926, the only university to do so between the two world wars. It is based on 3 campuses, all within 10 minutes of Reading town centre – the beautiful 320 acre Whiteknights parkland campus, and the campuses at Bulmershe Court and London Road. With a student population of more than 15,000, and a staff of 4,000, the University makes a significant contribution to the town.