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Sort:Latest reviewsI have really loved attending the university of Reading. The campus is really nice and the university has done many changes to improve their environmental stance.
Pros: The Whiteknights campus is very green and beautiful, the best I've seen regarding this theme. There are lots of facilities such as a big library, cafés, gym, sport pitches (football, tennis, rugby, etc). Many societies about different topics and hobbies to socialize with people who share your interests. This uni has made a noticeable effort against discrimination, open to everyone no matter sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. Cons: Obviously not the majority, but I've come across with some lecturers that seem to not put too much effort on their classes (lectures consisting in reading slides). Sometimes it doesn't feel worth to attend a lecture but study the content by yourself. Student support is OK, could be better. I've used it and they tend to answer in around 1 day, however sometimes it can take considerably longer and that ends up in nothing clear.
Some of the module options and lectures have been great. Especially the health psychology and eating behaviour modules. The campus is beautiful and green, the lake is great and the halls in first year were pretty good too although expensive. The location of the campus is not great it’s quite far from the town centre and the student support was below standard. The student union nights are good but the society options are severely lacking. The BSc Psychology course as a whole is poorly organised especially with the final year dissertation. The marking of assignments is at times awful and there is no way to appeal grades.
I love the campus, it’s so green and safe and I like that it’s secluded from the rest of the city
I would say the support is great, there are different teams that can help you in various aspects. The library is also a great facility and study spot. The campus is beautiful and lively. However, sometimes there’s not much to do on campus, and there could be better food options.
18-24 years
The university has everything a student can need. Moreover, the placement of the university is perfect too. Just 30 minute walking distance to the town, and have two bus stops located one on the inside and the other just outside. transportation from the university and to the university is very easy. As an international student coming back or leaving with huge suitcases are very hard and by having a bus stop near it helps me immensely. Furthermore, the student union really supports its students. Having weekly parties, freebies, counsellors to talk to, and many more. I certainly feel like a part of this big community/family and I am so grateful that I made the choice of choosing Reading. The city of Reading is an amazing place to live as well. I think Reading has the perfect balance of study life and party life. In the mornings everything is calm and nice and at nights it’s a very fun and great night out! I have visited my friends that go to other universities, such as Brighton and Brunel, however, I didn’t get the same happy vibes I get from Reading- neither from the city nor university. I have met a few final year students whom are from big cities such as London said that they got bored of Reading by their 3rd year, but I personally don’t see how that is possible. I am planning on studying masters too and I can’t imagine a better place but University of Reading to do that. I am very happy with the staff and the city. Being thousands of miles away from my home and family was really hard, but Reading really has become my second home and whenever I go back home, I miss my new home and can’t wait to come back here.
World renowned research and teaching by experts in the field all within a beautiful campus in an impeccable location
The university is welcome and always has events on, my specific department isn’t the best funded but overall still very good
The campus atmosphere is wonderful and it is a beautiful place to study. There’s great support and the facilities are fantastic.
Staff are nice More short courses, part time courses
It makes it a great place to study due to the facilities, it has a newly and improved library, a gym with a lot of sports fields. The Henley Business School is new and refurbished and the lecture halls are great. It can be improved as they only have one massive lecture hall in palmer, they should have 2-3. Also the location of the Uni is not great, as a commuter, I have to pay for the bus as it is a 40 minute walk from the train station, they should run a free bus service at least. The student life is not so great, the nearest clubs are in reading town and there is not much to do on campus.
Student life is always fun and extremely sociable
There are lots of systems in place to help you when you are struggling and need support. It can be difficult to meet people.
Reading University is an excellent place to study. During my first year, I felt welcomed and supported in adjusting to my new lifestyle. The university has fantastic museums and cafes on site, and their library is exceptional. It not only provides a great place to study, but also offers excellent resources and academic support. The staff is always ready to assist, and other students are a great source of information and support. However, there is room for improvement in training staff on university resources such as Blackboard. It is also necessary to reduce conflicts within schedules. Sometimes, staff feedback on assignments lacks insightful comments, which could be helpful in building our skills for future assignments.
18-24 years
Lots of green spaces, beautiful campus, great community/ easy to get to know other students. Students Union isn’t always responsive/ make things more difficult for societies
Lecturers actually make the work being taught interesting and not too full of jargon and "academic-speak" which bog down the actual learning process. The labs are useful and help you learn well. The student union has a great cafe and a bubble tea cafe along with a very nice bagel shop. And the campus is green and always a pleasure to walk through. The only downside for me is that the there are a few places like the dairy and reading central that can be a bit of a long walk to get to. Though I understand that that isn't necessarily something the university can control and so doesn't detract from my opinion of it.
Good campus with decent amount of things to do. Library doesn’t have enough seats and union is a school disco
18-24 years
Best : •My course is interesting •Trying out different societies is fun • I work at RUSU which I fun and you get paid obviously Worst: •If you’re unorganised work can pile up quickly
Good- Location, people campus, and opporunities, how eco it is Bad- Nightlife sometimes, sports facilities aren’t like russel group
4.2
The campus is nice with lots of nature, the student union has a lot of good events.
Good choice and range of optional modules.
Good halls but a lot of silverfish. Not good WiFi either