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Love the university and its campus. There’s a lot of different buildings, and it feels safe with the security always being seen around. The SU is also great and there’s a lot of different societies to join and events always happening. Career wise, I’m not sure if it’s based on individual departments, so I can’t say for the other departments, but the business school has a lot of career advisory sessions.
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Students' Union at University of Reading
StudentCrowd Students' Union score: 4.13 / 5
Ratings and Reviews
Love the university and its campus. There’s a lot of different buildings, and it feels safe with the security always being seen around. The SU is also great and there’s a lot of different societies to join and events always happening. Career wise, I’m not sure if it’s based on individual departments, so I can’t say for the other departments, but the business school has a lot of career advisory sessions.
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University of Reading Reputation
The University of Reading is located in the city of Berkshire, in the South of England. 19,485 students are enrolled at the University of Reading:
- 15,445of these students come from the UK
- 755 come from other EU countries
- And 3,285 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2022/23)
The graduate outcomes for the University of Reading show that six months after leaving university, 90% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving the University of Reading is £24 - £27K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 4th October 2024
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I like Reading，this is a wonderful place
Good experience, enjoyed my time here.
Very enjoyable stay and loved the university
The student union always has events catering to such as non-alcoholic events which makes me feel included
Love the university and its campus. There’s a lot of different buildings, and it feels safe with the security always being seen around. The SU is also great and there’s a lot of different societies to join and events always happening. Career wise, I’m not sure if it’s based on individual departments, so I can’t say for the other departments, but the business school has a lot of career advisory sessions.
Campus is beautiful and is a great place to hang out and all the lecture theatres are well kitted and maintained, variety of clubs and societies is good but not all well advertised. Student union make over looks awesome top hang out spot. And WiFi is a good as it needs to be so no complaints
The campus was organised and ran rather well. Given I am a committe member on the Ecology society, the administrators for helping us students run the societies were very helpful. Furthermore, even if I didn't attend most, I was able to tell there were plenty of opportunities for careers fairs and other likewise events hosted for students who may benefit from the added support and guidance. The other societies were not anything laudable, but that could be put more down to subjective preference and what is run by students than by anything in regards to the University itself.
the campus and the student union are great
Good University, the campus is beautiful and one of the best in the country,
There are lots of opportunities to get involved on campus and meet new people.
Really enjoy my time at university
a lovely university to go to with lots of amenities on campus
I am loving studying at the University of Reading, the campus is brilliant and I really love all of the green spaces available. The facilities for my course are brilliant, I have been supported well by the careers team, and there are a great range of clubs and societies available to suit all individuals
The University of Reading offers a great balance of academic support, social life, and a beautiful campus environment. Whiteknights campus is spacious and green, with excellent library and study facilities. There’s a wide variety of clubs and societies, and the Students’ Union is active with plenty of events and resources. The careers service is helpful, offering support for placements, CVs, and job searches. Wi-Fi is generally reliable across campus and halls. Overall, it’s a welcoming and supportive university with lots of opportunities to get involved and grow both academically and personally.
It’s all brilliant. The university is fab
didnt really use the students union but heard from flatmates that it was fun and accomodating
Loved the student union club nights
The SU bars and 3sixty club are amazing and they offer plenty of entertainment. Library is terrific as it's a really great place to concentrate on studies and be productive
Again, everything has been amazing and everyone has been very supportive.
The facilities across campus are well managed and convenient. And the wifi is good although there are occasions where it's a bit difficult to connect to the wifi
The campus is great for a less stressful uni life than living in a city and everything’s close so you don’t feel separated from uni and friends
My experience was good, due to the quality of the campus.
It was great. The clubs were great.
Good experience, but could be improved
good range of societies to join.
great campus, with lots of green spaces
Great campus facilities, with areas to study, WiFi throughout and nice green spaces to unwind.
Very good campus and societies
The campus facilities are really good. I am very impressed. The library and lecture theatres are perfect. The student union is safe and clean.
University of Reading has a beautiful campus with plenty of green space and a huge lake. It’s full of amazing facilities including cafes and shops which provide a range of different food and drink. The student union bar is my favourite and offers student deals and discounts as well as plenty of different events each night. The Union also has its own “nightclub” which is fun and always busy on Wednesday union nights. It’s a space which is also used for different society events which there are plenty of at Reading. Although I’m not at the end of my course and needing careers advice yet, I have heard and been told about the services they have to offer which guarantee you’ll find a job at the end of your course. As a whole, Uni of Reading has a lot to offer.
It was a good year spent at London road campus. Greenery and environment is just perfectly private enough.
I don't use much of the campus, however the SU building and library is exceptional. The library could use with a couple more toilets and less issues in the toilets, such as malfunctioning flush buttons, however all good otherwise. Clubs and societies are nice, but some challenges are plain ridiculous. The careers department gives you a solid foundation to work with but not much support otherwise. Wi-Fi has never been an issue.
A very good university overall.
Great spot! Good union nights and fine learning environment
Need more diverse societies like Bollywood Dancing and them to be more active weekly
As a whole, I think its quite good, ive joined a few societies and there is usually a weekly meet up along with group chats or servers such as discord servers for everyone to easily access and interact. Student Union is also good with events such as Bingo Lingo where you can win prizes and have a fun time drinking with friends and easily meet new people. The building as well has its variety of shoos such as an Asian store, cafes, etc
Internet can be better. Sometimes it gets automatically dropped
Good wifi and large campus, I don't often use the students union
Everything is amazing and location snd campus is perfect
I love the reading campus. I have generally found most of the facilities to be exceanf chose Reading specifically for what it had available for my course.
Being at this university and in Childs hall accommodation has been a great experience and I would highly recommend to prospective students.
The campus is vast and provides many opportunities for the different departments, the student union is busy and has plenty of entertainment. A good variety of societies however the WiFi is unreliable and certain parts of campus can't connect regularly.
Very good facilities around campus
Good social life, friends enjoy nightlife too
Overall I love everything about this uni and I can't fault the teams... except the WiFi going down every now and again.
It is among the best campuses I have ever been to and it is really beutiful as well.
Reading uni is great!! Made some great friends and memories
Reading is a great university, very friendly and an amazing campus
In summary an amazing university with lots of green spaces.
Beautiful green campus, facilities vary a lot by department so make sure to check out the relevant buildings. Students have built some great societies & clubs.
Range of events, but sometimes final year is very busy.
most people do go to union and sign up for clubs/ societies so it is good
I had a good experience, loads of socials and societies to join! Everyone is super friendly
Academically strong, beautiful campus. Some societies bully other societies
Love campus it's beautiful with a mix of modern and historic buildings. The walk from my accommodation to campus was something i always looked forward to. The food trucks and the library were the best part and also the co op where i could quickly grab anything :) Overall i loved campus and the university as a whole.
Love the campus and great vibe
Going to this university has been the best decision I have ever made. I’ve made lots of friends from my course, societies and socialising outside. The library and facilities are gorgeous and have enjoyed my first year!
I love the university green spaces, but food and drinks are very expensive - I think more needs to be done to support students financially.
The campus environment is actually quite nice.
amazing university, all facilities are great
Very good pick your society well
events on almost everyday very good and helps for socialising
i have definitely enjoyed what campus has to offer however i do feel like i need to experience clubs and societies more and further explore the facilities.
.overall decent, could definitely be improved, such as the university handling issues with the WiFi, more reliable cleaning and trash removal services
In regards to the options provided, I can’t complain they were relatively ok
Living in Creighton Court has been a truly enriching experience. The community atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it easy to build friendships and feel at home. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in various social activities, which not only helped me connect with fellow residents but also made my time here more enjoyable and memorable. The hall has been well-maintained, and the support from staff has always been responsive and friendly. I’m grateful for the positive environment that has supported both my academic focus and personal growth. I would highly recommend Creighton Court to any student looking for a vibrant and supportive university living experience
The buildings on campus are pretty good, and we are offered a fair amount of opportunities
The students union is really good, lots of activities happening all the time and lots of social areas to go to socialise with friends.
Good environment in campus. Great variety of societies.
I am very happy with all university facilities
Beautiful campus and lots to do on nights out here, library is amazing. Also lots of smaller activities to do during the day!
I really love the campus and the general atmosphere. I do not think Co-Op is the right supermarket in university it is expensive and mostly everything is out of stock. SU does takes lots of time to answer and book for activities, I do like activities generally but I would prefer more networking events would be nice. Thank you
I’ve enjoyed my time so far at the university of Reading, I really enjoy campus and found the range of societies impressive.
I had some poor experiences with societies so may be biased. However the library and wifi connection are all good.
Reading has been a great experience so far, with the campus being the main highlight as it provides a great social experience and ease of everything being close together
Very beautiful campus with lovely green spaces and excellent facilities
As an international student in uk. My experience was amazing with the campus and university life.
I would love to stay here forever with my uni friends
Uni is good but nothing special in my opinion, I chose it for the green space and location to home. It is expensive but could just be as we are quite close to london
Facilities are good but sometimes when special events happen they inform students a bit last minute.
Not bad, but the social life, career service, wifi, facilities e.c.t. wasnt why I came
Mostly they are just fine but they can get better
The societies have been instrumental in helping me settle at University.
Good university with good facilities. WiFi is speedy although sometimes have issues staying connected.
Enjoying my time here, well funded uni. Beautiful campus, very clean.
All very helpful and great awareness of all of them
Life on campus is good i love their thursdays where they bring multiple food outlets including fresh farm food - fruit and veg its amazing quality
not had many problems. during busy times like exam periods it is tricky to find space in the library
lovely green campus with lots to do. always something happening from wednesday union to food markets.
I like the sustainability commitments of the entire university
great university life however couldnt help but think maybe the su could have better music events.
Love everything just wish there was a greater variety of societies
Bridges halls has good wifi, with fast ethernet, there are many clubs/societies, the sports facilities are ok, however could be better.
Perfect University experience at Reading University. It has been one of a kind.
Amazing campus and facilities.
Campus is great, facilities are always clean and tidy. co-op in the general area is very helpful. Gym could do with refurbishment to modernise it, however if you are ok with slightly older equipment, it is absolutely fine.
Beautiful Uni, kind teachers and staff, very good online platforms, everything works very nice. Diverse and inclusive. Very happy with my experience
I really love campus and I’m happy I’m spending 3 years here. The staff are exceptional with making you feel comfortable and helping you through difficult periods. The student union has great, free events and I’ve really been enjoying the petting zoos they’ve been bringing onto campus. WiFi on campus is generally good, I’ve only experienced it go down once this year, but was quickly fixed.
I like the campus and university.
Overall it is good. There are often some nice activities and events to attend especially with academic events such as the Gratuate Fair and Careers Fairs which are very good.