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There are friendly staff and delicious breakfast, and the daily cleaning is very good. There are often some festival activities to give us some small gifts and snacks, if there is a chance I will recommend it to my friends
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I have completed both a 3 year undergrad in BioMed and a 2 year masters in Physician Associate studies at UoR. I have loved my 5 years here, with a campus including nearly everything you need, a busy town with everything else and with great transport connections to London and the rest of England or UK. Fab range of clubs/societies, good gym with lots of different classes. New library has a great cafe with lots of study space - some for groups and some private and silent areas for when you need to get an assignment done. I love how green the campus is in spring/summer, I regularly walk around the lake/Harris gardens/woodland areas. Helpful staff for math/statistics help and for careers/cv writing. Would recommend Reading particularly for science courses, I have worked in the original Biomed Hopkins lab and now the shiny new labs. All lectures are passionate about their research which provides interesting teaching and opportunities for dissertation, masters or PhD research!
One of the best place for international students to get familiar with studies and other curricular activities. The natural beauty of the premises will stay alive the students with the busy routine. Highly recommended.
Overall very good services provided
Being the year that joined in 2020 definitely made the experience weird, but I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here
I am a post grad student from the university of Reading. I believe the facilities in the university are top notch and has an amazing vide. But as a post grad student, there isn’t much to do around here since most of the student union and clubs are filled with undergrads .
This uni is really good, lots of activities to do and student jobs to work at whilst studying! However the careers service could be improved for some courses
With a beautiful campus and amazing services available, University of Reading is clearly one of the best places to study at in the UK!
Sports facilities need improvement
Great atmosphere with a range of events held and feel supported through the careers service on multiple levels.
It is a good university however food on campus could be better. All the cafes and shops sell the same brand of sandwhiches and snacks which are all expensive. There is one co op but all the lunch items are normally sold out if you dont get there in the morning. The library is really good and modern however (especially towards the end of term) finding a seat can be impossible. Again you need to arrive before 10am if you want a geoup work table. Other than this it is a great uni.
nice for a campus university -
The campus is great, my favourite part about the uni. Facilities are good, could have better sports facilities but for the size of the uni it is good. Welcoming campus
I don’t have much experience in societies, but reading is one of the best if not the best campus we have everything you need within minutes of each other
There is a sense of community being a campus uni, but it feels as though the university does not have its students best interests in heart and cares about profit more. The students union has a lot of passionate staff and are planning on making big changes, so they understand the areas they need to improve on.
Terrible food. Kkkkkkkmkk
Love the campus! Facilities are excellent and lots to do. Feels really safe (in evening and day), with a brilliant Union.
Great environment with plenty of green spaces
The University of Reading is extremely diverse in what makes it so great. So many different people, beautiful campus(especially in the winter which is a bit odd,) clubs and societies are really engaging and best of all, the student union! Most of the professors are really engaging and exciting("exciting" varying on your course of study as you can probably imagine.) 10/10 university
Great place, fun crowd and helpful people.
The university is perfectly adequate and reasonable. In particular I really enjoy the students union services and events.
Very attractive campus, lots of facilities, a variety of societies and good student support through academic tutors and other support staff.
The university is wonderful, the staff are so knowledgeable and are always there to support you. The campus is also really beautiful and not far in relation to the town centre and the station. Perfect, I would say
Everything is very well thought of and easygoing. Im happy to be here
Nice uni. Love all of the green spaces and the newly updated library
Currently in 2nd year and can’t lie I’m wanting to move into halls 3rd year. Despite my first year one wasn’t the best I’m looking forward to big kitchens and being closer to friends, lectures and my job on campus
I picked this university due to the size of the campus and how easy it was to get around. It’s still fairly big but also small enough where you won’t get lost. It has many green spaces and during summer it’s really nice to work outside. The library is quite small and get extremely full during the week so sometimes it’s hard to find a spot to study
The university is a safe space for international students - with well equipped facilities in terms of classrooms, laboratories, library and more, it is one of the premier institutes of learning in the United Kingdom.
Made some friends for life, I feel supported by my department (politics) and the campus is beaut
The university campus is amazing and the staff really takes care of the students and their needs.
Brilliant environment and community. I love the campus. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. It has been a great 2 and half years so far.
It is a nice uni with an amazing campus
Great events such as Quiz and Karaoke, Unions and Society Balls. It makes living on campus so enjoyable!
the campus is beautiful and has a homely feel with lots of wildlife that is very calming ,however, i found that the nightlife was lacking and found it got boring and depressing at times. the only shop on campus is co-op which is expensive. if your flatmates aren't great it can be difficult to meet other people, my lectures made no effort in getting students to get to know each other so i found it difficult to meet new people in my course. overall i don't find it a very sociable/fun uni.
Love Reading university and it’s campus, overall it’s a great place to study in a great location.
Great campus lots of greenery good facilities
University is great, love the facilities.
I like the overall feel of the campus, signs are helpful to guide me to buildings and an overall good place to learn
Lovely university with a great environment for study
Good lecturer’s and facilities
Very nice campus and university.
Most amazing time at Reading Uni, the campus is beautiful and there is always so much to do in the day and especially the nights
Overall good experience and supportive staff
Lecturers are lovely, good union and societies. Wish there was a shop other than co-op and a few less private school kids but other than that, it's good.
It’s a brilliant university and I am yet to find a significant fault.
Really good uni, I am very much enjoying my time here, facilities are brilliant and the campus is lovely!
Huge and green campus which makes u very happy and relaxed. Excellent teaching and support from everyone. There’s always someone to look after you for any problem.
The campus is really beautiful and full of nature and the nightlife/student union is amazing
Great study facilities library and other buildings. Good on campus leisure areas. Great natural scenery on campus (Lake). Lively on campus bars
Excellent university both in teaching and environment.
Great space on campus and the library is definitely a highlight! There are a range of clubs and societies available even though there could be potential for a wide range of options. The student union is friendly and often tries to help whenever they could.
A well-rounded University with a good social life.
There’re many societies and socials to join, good experience. The careers service was helpful!
The university has great facilities for students, especially for business, law and pharmacy students. The University of Reading are very proactive regarding the careers service that they provide for students
The campus is beautiful and the wifi has never caused a problem. It is a great space to meet people. There arent many cafeterias and restaurants for people to sit and relax but the library facilities are great.
Amazing location, prestigious university, great sports facilities! Had the time of life!
Lovee it Everyone is so friendly
I like reading to study, because my girlfriend at here
its been a great experience lots to learn and see and experience
Polite and helpful staff. Amazing campuses
Amazing campus with nice scenery. Good facilities and nice halls. The town centre and night life needs a bit of life though
Overall good place good lectures and facilities but needs to work on its societies and activities at the union or at least informing people about what’s going on especially new people
I was expecting reading to be a random place in the countryside as I had never been but since going to uni I’ve found everything to be convenient so many food places shopping.
The university offers many facilities, cooperative staff and great careers service and team!
The University of Reading offers a variety of teaching programmes that help you learn even more.
New century place makes me feel comfortable and the place is well equipped with all facilities. And Reception is very good.
The University of Reading is a comprehensive university, with the first real estate major in the UK, and the famous Henley Business School and ICMA Center, recommend business and real estate, forest related professional study
ICMA Centre is a really nice school with high quality teaching.
Clean campus. Excellent teaching methods.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the University of Reading
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the University of Reading. My first year in halls was a great introduction to independence and the following years have shown me an enjoyable learning experience. The quality of teaching is good and the campus is attractive and a nice place to be.
Highly recommended! The whole learning environment with green spaces makes the place more fascinating. The course convenors, the whole graduate school are forever helpful and always ready to assist.
Very good university, very good environment, very good tutors
Silver street is a great accommodation ,it is so modern and well built.The design is amazing,the rooms are very spacious and its a very cozy atmosphere.The gym and the cinema room are a definite plus to this building,all the facilities are top of the line.Its position is perfect for someone that wants to be close to the university and close to town.The stuff are very friendly and healthy and are always welling to help.In my opinion is the best accommodation for students in reading,totally recommend it. -Nasia
Reading is one of the best universities in the world, ranking in the top 1% of world universities. It is an institution held in high regard in the world of industry, research and academia. I loved my time there. It is a vibrant, stimulating community with great facilities in a lovely parkland campus. For those who love tradition, the original city campus, with its cloisters and quadrangles, is still in use. My experience there shaped me for a successful life and career and I'm still in touch with many friends I made there.
Good uni. Kind sucks sometimes with some things.
Great uni! Brilliant English and Film department, wish the societies were a bit more accessible to first years, they can feel a bit cliquey at times. The campus is very green which is great for mental health and as far as I'm aware their mental health team are very good. The new library is a state of the art building new for 2019. The Eduroam WiFi is great once you've sorted it out, but setting it up can be a bit fiddly. I personally haven't found the careers service very useful, but that may be because of the degree I'm taking.
Reading uni has overall been a great experience so far, the only issue i have encountered is the lack of societies. Only a few that already exist are actually worth joining, and even then there are barely any overall to choose from. However apart from that all the facilities are well kept, the library is very nice and i haven't met a single person who hasn't been friendly yet.
The union here is brilliant and I am in lots of societies which are well ran.
3rd year saved them a bad review. If it wasn't for a couple of lecturers makinghe course worth it, it felt like the whole thing was a scam.
Careers was the most dissapointing for me as i did everything myself with no boost what so ever
Stunning campus with lots of green space. The library refurbishment has had a huge impact on my studies but will be great once it’s finished. The students union could be improved and some buildings are tired.
Enjoying my time here, it is a campus based uni thus there is a good sports environment and lots of different societies to get involved in
The hall i was in was dreadful.
Absolutely love Reading Uni. It’s super fun social and has amazing events to go to !
Loved my time here! Amazing uni, amazing social aspect and the support is amazing
Great facilities and great support for furthering your career
Reading is a decent uni, lovely campus, wide range of societies to join but internet is unreliable at times and the library still isn't finished.
Lovely campus. Basic facilities. Needs better student support
I absolutely loved my time at Reading uni. It has a great, friendly atmosphere as well as a really fun student's union. I loved my course, the campus is beautiful - 10/10, going to miss it so much!
Good in parts, however the ECF scheme is extremely difficult to complete when actually ill. Secondly, the University has fired 39 staff for catering and all but 5 porters around campus.
In all honesty, this is a great university. It has everything and they really care about your well being and your studies. Night life is also great.
Had an excellent year here, can't fault the hardworking staff who are willing to push you to your maximum potential, particular nods to the staff of FTT and the English literature department who have made it a great first year.
Park bar is the best place on campus
I always had lots of support available in my department, when there was an issue my voice was heard and taken seriously. I couldn’t have gotten through my degree without the support I received from this university
Always enjoyed my time here and the people I've shared my experiences with.
Overall super good uni with great facilities
The campus has everything you want, facilities, bars, study space and a beautiful wildlife rich campus allowing space and reflection.
The campus is so beautiful and big but the university is poor in terms of academic teaching and relevance of some modules with their course
For food science it has a whole factory underneath the building Busisness and life science very modern buildings Libary and urs used for studying Internet everywhere Union is good loads of events
I have had very tough second year due to sickness and the death of a friend. Student support has been amazing to say the least! Another factor that makes reading amazing is the rusu with amazing social events.