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Great uni with good facilities. SU is a bit small, rarely anything exciting goes on. Internet across campus is dodgy, particularly slow in HBS G11 and palmer 109
Great campus; very green with lots of wildlife around.
Average amount of resources not always sure where to find them though
Great experience in the university, careers service is top tier.
The campus is really nice and the facilities are good but I haven't used all of them so I can't really comment on them
In terms of societies, there are many.
Not enough food places, only cold sandwhiches really
Facilities and services are okay but not promoted enough
The campus life at Reading is great! It has so much to offer, from coffee shops, bars, pop-up food stalls once a week, to beautiful walks, gardens, and more. There is a frequent bus service that runs from the campus to town every 10 minutes. The library located on central campus is spacious and modern, and a very popular study space. The university also offers many opportunities beyond studies, such as career advice, part-time jobs, and internships. Overall, it's a lovely place to be.
theres wifi everywhere which is amazing, socities sports are so expensive and not many fun other social ones (comment should of gone on the other note but i forgot so going to write here) also would be useful to have something other than coop, as coop is not the best budget for students een with their coop which doesnt do much also its very small and if something goes wrong like cyber attack we are experecing rn then students don't have much supermarket option for food. Maybe the university could try to make a contract with lidl aldi or asda as a student going into town for these places can even bring much back as we aren't allowed cars
The University is a good experience overall
Nice campus with most of the buildings being within a 10-15 minutes walk of each other.
Everything ok, campus is big and there are a lot of activities
Overall great uni experience. The campus is very green and dog friendly.
The campus facilities are extensive, with places to socialise and to study. Societies are the best way to meet people and grow a network of friends at Uni. I haven’t used the career advice but I often receive emails so I know it’s available.
good experience living in Stenton townhouses. No issues with internet and people were really ind and helpful
Campus life was excellent and good
Have loved every minute of my time at reading! Great student union, supportive staff, lovely green campus, amazing library!! Would recommend to everyone .
I didn’t join many clubs but the social events were good. There’s mojos and union if you don’t have time on the weekends
The school facilities could be renovated to be more modern.
There are great number of support systems at the university. I would suggest that the library has better opening hours to accommodate postgraduate students who are studying over the holidays.
Not worth 9k teaching is a bit poor
My 1st year at reading has been amazing and i feel like i made the most of it by immersing myself in plenty of societies and meeting a wide range of people
Great university! Would suggest to include more sustainability subjects in the Program Module curriculums. It would be great to have more sports competition or active life in the weekends, maybe making use of the fields and creating a bigger community
Extremely pleasant campus and supportive students union. I have been to see careers and they are always very helpful. Some clubs and societies do not operate efficiently.
Overall, my campus experience was vibrant, and there were so many different activities always going on at the campus to get involved in.
I found that the facilities were really good. Particularly the library and the agriculture building, where I had most of my lectures. I didn’t use that much which the Student Union offered, but the club nights were quite good
everything is enjoyable and you can get a fair amount of out what is offered here
The university is good but could be better
So so amazing just incredible all round!
Great uni to go to! Highly recommend
Studying at the University of Reading has been amazing experience. The Careers Service is very active and puts on many events. The campus is large and beautiful. The student union has lots of fun things to do.
The University of Reading offers top-notch facilities—perfect for both studying and relaxing. The clubs and societies are fantastic, helping me make friends and explore new hobbies. The SU is lively, supportive, and fun, while the Careers Service gave me invaluable job advice. Plus, the Wi-Fi is super reliable for work and entertainment. This campus isn’t just a place to study—it’s a vibrant community I’ll miss dearly. 100% recommend!
Lots going on, everywhere is clean and nice
Great social uni. Campus is really pretty.
Good campus and overall facilities.
A lot to do around campus and at the Students Union
Campus is lovely in the summer, very green. Facilities are good.
Library is great and the clubs are so good.
All of the above are executed very well at reading
The campus is beautiful and well-maintained, and the overall facilities are excellent. The library is especially impressive – a great place to study and access resources. The Wi-Fi is reliable and fast across campus. As a PhD student, I don’t actively participate in the Students' Union or societies, but from what I’ve seen on social media, they’re very active and popular among undergraduates. It seems like there’s always something going on!
The campus is amazing, green space everywhere and it’s clear the the student union cares a lot about this uni.
Great they help students a lot for their career. And the student union is very helpful and they also have student support groups.
Campus is large with lots of green space. Some facilities are kind of old but well maintained.
Reading goes above and beyond for its student in and outside of the classroom.The Union facilities have been beyond my favourite part of my student experience here so far.
Nothing too bad honesty but not the best uni
Staff are welcoming and helpful with any queries, concerns or just a chat. The Internet work well, however in certain buildings the WiFi doesn't seem to always connect.
Not been able to connect to wifi in lectures at all. Campus is very scenic and lovely to walk around. Lots of events to get involved in.
Really nice campus, very much enjoy the nature
Studying at the University of Reading has been enlightening
I like my life in this school very much!
Typical university accommodation. It's what I expected.
personally no society es stuck out to me however people that i know that are on them enjoy them lots.
It’s been a wonderful year for me — a great place with great spaces. One major highlight was the library, which really supports independent study, as most modules require one to do so to succeed
The campus is very green and pretty. It’s a nice place to be.
Have so much of fun!! Never had this much fun in my entire life.
Aside from the amazing university landscape full of greenery and wildlife spotted around the campus, the university highly focuses on delivering comfortable study spaces for students. Besides that, entertainment such as sports facilities, clubs and societies, and social events are regularly organised, which sparks up university life and balance study and fun.
The uni is great, I found that the SU had some quite fun things to do such as the girls knight in which was a fun way to engage in sports. The campus is definitely the highlight
I didn't go to too many SU events but all the ones that I did were great. The soc's were good but some are a little on the high commitment side (money, equipment and/or time). Highly recommend the Exchange nights at SU and GARPS board games nights. There are some great shops in the SU, Bagleman is fantastic.
Living in halls has made it easier for me to participate in various activities across the campus, socialize and attend my classes more conveniently
The wifi may play up sometimes but is mainly good. Campus life is always refreshing. I don't go out much but I guarantee if you were to go out you will definitely make a friend or two.
a rich resource for studying, but I am eager to learn more hands-on or practical experience.
It was a great experience overall.
Had a good Uni experience and enjoyed my time.
From my experience as an international student, there was no form of harrassment or racism.
Excellent place for an international student
It’s pretty good, nice because it’s a walkable campus and quite green
Verly nice i like it. Come as well
ok just ok golf society was mid
My time at the University of Reading has been exceptional thanks to its comprehensive amenities and vibrant student life. The campus facilities are top-notch, featuring numerous well-maintained cafes perfect for study sessions or catching up with friends, and an impressively large library that offers extensive resources, quiet study spaces, and extended opening hours. The university boasts an outstanding array of clubs and societies catering to virtually every interest imaginable - from academic associations and cultural groups to sports teams and creative pursuits - making it incredibly easy to find like-minded people and develop new passions. The Students' Union deserves special praise for its welcoming atmosphere, regular events, affordable food and drink options, and dedicated support services that truly enhance student welfare. The careers service has proven invaluable the, offering personalized guidance for CV preparation, interview practice, and connections.
Great place to study, as well as relax. The library is perfect for a quiet place to do some work. The student bars on campus are affordable and lively.
Everything is really good! There’s quite a lot to do on campus
Wide variety of societies to choose from, but a few sports societies sole focus is on competition, Internet pretty good around the vast majority of the campus
Reading is a great town and the university is amazing. I’ve enjoyed my time here, sad to leave.
Great experience at Reading, the campus is beautiful
SU is very good, sports opportunities are good but the money side of it isn't cheap at all so its a bit of a money steal.
The campus is a great place to be throughout the day. It is really convenient having everything together in one place and so easily accessible.
All the facilities was good and the student union is nice too. They have a few a shops in there that I regularly shop at and I really like the table tennis table there.
pretty good uni! one of the better ones from what ive seen, and i appreciate the commitment to green energy
I am quite enjoy here, kind professors, lovely colleagues, so amazing environment and beautiful garden. I also got some advices and help from the Support Service.
Library WiFi is not good, societies are fun mostly lots of random sports though not very diverse, also lack of social media about some societies. Also really really wish Sportspark Gym was bigger or having multiple of them on campus. Very small for a Uni gym.
Love Reading Uni, there is something for everyone. I am not a big drinker and I don't like clubbing, however there really is something for everyone.
The campus is great lots of things to do and easily accessible!
Mostly good communication across the year, some exceptions.
Nice experience overall, I provided my preferences when I applied and they were met
Nice green campus. Good do with more study spaces as libiary gets very busy.
Union is great, even as someone who doesn't drink, I love it! The library too is my fave part of uni. Plus the crarrington building has everything you'll need from career advice to employment help
It’s good, not a lot of shops on campus though, and any restaurants or shops they do have are expensive.
The university has great social and study spaces. I barely had to leave campus for anything.
The campus facilities are extremely good, especially the library. I wish that the Co-op was not as expensive though. Moreover, I wish that the Student Unions stayed opened until 3am for Wednesday Union, and the kitchen in Mojos stayed opened later.
Internet is acceptable - can sometimes be difficult to connect in busy areas like lecture rooms etc. Facilities are pretty decent on campus
Very good fun in my first year so far.
Reading uni is FAB at all of the above. The CU is amazing and bible focused. The campus is large green and lovely during the summer days!! The careers team for my course has helped me alot (I'm studying Comp Sci). There are loads of societies so look forward to them too!
Not the worst university by far, staff seem to genuinely love helping students and you're likely to receive a smile and friendly ear at the very least.
Lovely green campus with very good facilities for my degree, could have more study spaces that arent the library
Cool enough, I feel safe and welcomed.
lovely green campus library is lovely would be good to have another shop maybe a cheaper one closer to my accommodation which is st george
Great experience, nice campus and services
I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year at Reading. Since the beginning there have been plenty of opportunities made available to me from meeting new friends, welcome week to opportunities within my course. The union is great fun on a Wednesday night and everything is at student prices which is even better. The outside spaces such as Mojos, Park bar, the paddock and the Harris gardens are great open spaces for when the weather is sunny. Perfect for a drink in the sun or a walk around. The variety of eating places is also very impressive. There is always plenty of food and a variety of options at each place.
Facilities are fantastic, societies are diverse. Could have more non-alcoholic options