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Sort:Latest reviewsThe campus has a community like feel, lots of student engagement and regular opportunities to keep yourself fed well but cheaply like £1.50 breakfasts, veg markets and street food markets. All teaching staff are happy to engage during/after lectures and always encourage students to seek their help if needed. The law school has some well recognised and very talented teachers, and they are recognised in the community of Reading, with lots of internship and work experience opportunities provided, along with this and their RED award it is easy to find something to make yourself stand out. The student union isn’t great, bar occasionally closes early and in itself it’s just a small uninviting room, but all the other student facilities are great.
Green spaces on campus is really nice, easy to commute to, library is well equipped with comfortable places to work
Campus is really pretty and there's plenty of different spaces to visit there. Careers team (Henley business) is really unhelpful and not supportive for placement search (I was originally supposed to do a placement but couldn't get anywhere despite applying all throughout second year) the meetings I had gave vague advice and made me feel like a failure - really demoralising. I'm in my final year now and have also received little support for graduate jobs
best aspects - friends, accommodation, layout of my course worst aspects - some modules are boring or incredibly hard, harsh switch
18-24 years
First gen student
The location of the university is amazing. It has a large train station accessible to it, many big cities nearby and shops all around you. The campus is also beautiful and scenic, with loads of greenery. The university is quite diverse and offers a range of societies and activities for the students. They are also very supportive with career focused support and mental health support too.
Has nice facilities and good lecturers. They are good help and respond quickly to inquiries.
Both campuses are quite clean. The library is a good place to study although staff can be unnecessarily moody. The Institute of Education also has a nice study space and there are small private rooms around the buildings which are always free and quiet. The Students' Union is okay but easily gets boring and repetitive.
There is a feeling that some lecturers are not invested in our education and are only teaching as a way to stay implored with their own research. The advertisement for the university is not accurate. My experience with student support has been mixed, however in summery I would describe it as underfunded as they were not able to offer support in some area that would have helped me a lot. I’m sure other students will have had the same problem. However the campus and facility’s of the university from what I have experienced have been very good. Their are also some lecturers that I think are invaluable to the university and have made my course exactly what I hoped it would be, challenging and enjoyable.
Reading University has been a pleasure to study at. Between the beautiful campus and the welcoming community, I have nothing but positive experiences with it on a daily basis. The Library is well stocked and large enough that finding a place to sit and study is always a possibility while also being open to students whenever they need it, catering to my often chaotic working schedule. The campus is not in the centre of town but it is close enough that should I need to get anything it is only a short walk away.
The campus is great (very green), the library is modern and the staff are very supportive. The worst part of the lack of study space outside of the library which gets very busy.
Best - School of Psychology has excellent resources and expert lectures that go above and beyond with the course specs as well as providing opportunities and support. My course has excellent clarity in the content delivery and module layout. Placement provided is of a high standard and placement educators are well informed by the university. The campus is lively, green, friendly and facilities are close together. There are great sign posted walks around campus and good places to eat. Daily events held and students are well informed. Student union works hard to put on events as well as give society opportunities. Worst - Nothing stands out as bad, although academic tutoring could be improved.
Best: superb course design and execution. It’s also in a very beautiful location with lots of natural spaces. The library is also fantastic, and the instructors are amazing especially the clinicians Worst:difficulties accessing neurodivergent support, in general neurodivergence is not expected and planned for in a way that normalises it.
I found it very easy to become a part of its community by joining one or two societies. The campus looks green and spacious, and the large library is one of my favourite places to study. The lecturers are also kind. One way it may be improved is by making sure that all lectures are recorded, as some days I am unwell and cannot attend the lecture.
The campus is great, the lake is perfect for bringing wildlife and nature to the campus. The facilities and staff are great and dedicated to helping you get the most out of your degree. The wider town of Reading doesn't offer a lot to students but is well connected to other places. Students union is active and helpful. It is a bit repetitive and mainly caters to one type of student. There is a good range of societies but from my personal experience they could be better supported.
The atmosphere of the campus and the community is extremely welcoming. There are a range of opportunities to connect with others and tons of ways to develop your learning.
The campus is modern with high tech facilities including a newly renovated library and large scientific labs. Support is easy to reach for welfare and studies. As a swimmer it is a shame there is not a pool on campus and the university gym is rather small for the cohort of students who go there. The student union is a must.
I absolutely love it! Though the prices on campus are hard at times... I adore thursdays on campus with the fruit and veg market, the bakery and the international food stalls! One thing I would criticise is the buildings, as some are very cold & far apart which cuts into the time between lessons/lunch time
Good working environment and friendly staff. Respected personal and shared spaces. Good atmosphere.
Friendly and loving community, easy access to daily needs, and sports facilities.
4.2
University of Reading has definitely made me feel comfortable with my academic course and welfare programs for students. It's an awesome place for international students like me to pursue a course they desire.
Lecture hours are really convenient with not so busy schedule. Providing recordings of the in-class lectures were really beneficial in case we couldn't make it to the offline lectures.