NCUK University Partner
University of Reading
The University of Reading was established in 1892 and originated as a University of Oxford college. It is ranked 169th worldwide and 27th in the UK in the QS Global World University Rankings 2025, and 34th by the Complete University Guide 2024, plus 16th in Business and Management (Guardian University Guide 2024).
The university is home to over 5,000 international students from 140 countries and has a world-class reputation for the quality of its teaching, research and links to business. The University of Reading also has a new state-of-the-art campus in Malaysia.
Reading is a typical UK market town, 25 minutes from London by train. The university consists of three campuses, including the Whiteknights campus, which is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland.
University Foundation Programme in Business Management
Pathway to business-related undergraduate degrees (endorsed by ATHE, an Ofqual-authorised awarding body).
University Foundation Programme in Computer Science
Pathway to computer science-related undergraduate degrees (endorsed by ATHE, an Ofqual-authorised awarding body).
University Foundation Programme in Engineering
Pathway to engineering-related undergraduate degrees (endorsed by ATHE, an Ofqual-authorised awarding body).
University Foundation Programme in Social Sciences
Pathway to social sciences-related undergraduate degrees (endorsed by ATHE, an Ofqual-authorised awarding body).
Medical Foundation Programme
Progression routes to medical-related undergraduate degrees, such as pharmacy.
169th
worldwide (QS Global World University Rankings 2025)
27th
in the UK (QS Global World University Rankings 2025)
34th
in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)
16th
in Business and Management (Guardian University Guide 2024)
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to University of Reading, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.
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