Program highlights for Reading, England
Language spoken:
English
Currency:
Great British Pound (GBP, £)
Climate:
Marine West Coast
City type:
Small city (Population 50,001-100,000)
Program type:
Partnership
Host university:
University of Reading
Language of instruction:
English
Terms offered:
Spring, Fall, Yearlong
Program capacity:
30 students
Credit type:
Overseas credit
Fall/Yearlong 2026-27:
April 15
Spring 2027:
October 1
Eligibility:
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Minimum class standing: Junior (Strong sophomore applications considered)
- Open to degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at time of application
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Deadlines vary
Study and live in the heart of the U.K.’s “Silicon Valley,” an up-and-coming area that seamlessly blends history and technology.- Experience one of the most beautiful campuses in the U.K. and see firsthand why the University of Reading is a leading academic institution that is ranked in the top 30 in the U.K.
- Choose from more than 200 courses in the sciences, social sciences, business, arts, and humanities.
- Enjoy vibrant student life: learn alongside British students in courses and university activities, join one of the many societies and sports clubs on campus, utilize modern sports and fitness facilities, and benefit from outstanding international student support.
- Live in a diverse and exciting town that is superbly located close to London and major tourist destinations.
Why study in Reading?
The town of Reading combines a 1,000-year-long history with a modern and cosmopolitan area. See famous Victorian red-brick buildings and beautiful medieval churches alongside high-tech office developments and leisure facilities, and experience firsthand this thriving center of commerce.
Discover popular music and comedy festivals, step back in time at the Reading Museum, or check out The Oracle, one of the best shopping and entertainment centers in southern England. When you’re ready to relax, try out one of the many cafés, restaurants, and galleries in the town center. Reading’s excellent location also makes it easy to explore the U.K., with both Oxford and London only a 25-minute train ride away.
The university has a long tradition of hosting study abroad students from all over the world and can offer you a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment in which to study and explore the U.K. Study a wide variety of disciplines, including agriculture, business, computer science, environmental science, film, theatre, pharmacy, meteorology, English literature, archaeology, neuroscience, and more. Professors work closely with undergraduate students and offer an excellent teaching atmosphere, and although the U.K. shares a common language with the U.S., you’ll find that its diverse traditions, values, and views will open your eyes to different ways of looking at the world.