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Student Review: 1.8 /5
By member1338020 On 15th May 19 verified Verified student

Reading university’s guidance and student support was awful

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1238010 On 15th May 19 verified Verified student

Beautiful Campus. Union nights are amazing. Limited societies. WiFi is unreliable at times.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1338003 On 15th May 19 verified Verified student

Amazing Uni if your looking for a good social life!

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1238002 On 15th May 19 verified Verified student

Wifi works well but not enough space in the library to actually revise, student union is also pretty poor although the dance events are okay.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member637967 On 15th May 19 verified Verified student

Clean accomodation, perhaps bot the best catering, great vibe, nice campus, and very helpful staff.

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Student Review: 2.4 /5
By member1237963 On 15th May 19 verified Verified student

Bad mental health care, transphobic professors, two student deaths on campus this year and no intent to change. Reading uni carries on blissfully unaware of our feelings about it.

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member637957 On 15th May 19 verified Verified student

Barely any library space to study but has a nice campus

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Uni-student27010273 On 14th May 19 verified Verified student

A great uni! Really no better place to make friends. Great nights out, plenty to do in town and good facilities at the uni

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By lissybroad On 14th May 19 verified Verified student

I’ve enjoyed my time atReading but they definitely need to approve some aspects of the university

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member937937 On 14th May 19 verified Verified student

Lovely open, green campus and nice atmosphere, the closing of the library was a big disruption. Lots of societies and events going on during exam times which is nice, as is the food market every Thursday. However I wouldn’t go back and study at Reading again, mainly due to the library disruption still going on (I was in my third year when the library closed) I don’t think it deserves such a drop in the lead table as the teaching, range of modules and lectures are all great. Not to mention the researchers and forward thinking staff Reading has in its departments.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member837927 On 14th May 19 verified Verified student

Absolutely fantastic university. A lot of fun

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member837921 On 14th May 19 verified Verified student

beautiful campus, lovely community

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member537890 On 14th May 19 verified Verified student

I've had a good time in general at uni but that's not been helped by the uni itself, facilities need improving as there is always building work going on but they would do better focusing money on the quality of teaching and practical study space as these areas are lacking, rather than making things look nice. The student union is helpful and well run and I've enjoyed getting involved with societies.

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Student Review: 2.8 /5
By member537853 On 13th May 19 verified Verified student

The course was poor, reading should not offer the BA war, peace & IR course as it cannot support it adequately, library refurbishment was handled poorly

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1137839 On 13th May 19 verified Verified student

Was brilliant until they closed the library for refurb, whilst still charging full tuition fees

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Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member937778 On 10th May 19 verified Verified student

Ugly campus, waste your student fees on rebuilding a library rather than the things that matters to students.

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1037619 On 3rd May 19 verified Verified student

WiFi cuts out sometimes and have been having trouble lately but they’re working to fix it. Very proactive IT department. Study areas are nice

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member736672 On 22nd March 19 verified Verified student

I love the campus and how it’s set out. The fact that everything is on campus is so convenient and it gives more of a safe kind of feeling.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1235434 On 10th January 19 verified Verified student

The campus has almost everything you need; Starbucks, bubble tea, cafe's, bagelman, stationary shop, common rooms etc etc, all usually in one area, The library is under refurbishment until autumn 2019, but so far is really nice with a fantastic coffee shop in it. The SU nights can vary depending on the music, company and your level of drunkennes, but freshers was pretty good since a load of clubs joined in too. Plenty of societies available too, and support to get you settled down

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By thatL7baby On 17th November 18 verified Verified student

Wifi is very speedy. 3sixty is a spacious club. The one hour walk to town from the whiteknights campus is quite annoying, especially during the cold; but there is a bus stop on campus to town. Co-op doesn't have a big range of food and supplies. The lake is scenic and relaxing to chill at. Quite sad that the clubs in Reading centre are small and repetitive - building another club such as Pryzm would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member634950 On 17th November 18 verified Verified student

Reading is a good uni, the SU club (3sixty) is good, the halls are all good and the courses are taught well. The Whiteknights campus is very nice, and the SU has alot of different things around and about to get involved in. The campus is a bit isolated from the rest of the Reading town, but its not too much of a pain to get to. Some of the clubs in town are dead, but there are a few good ones.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member433992 On 2nd October 18 verified Verified student

Beautiful campus with amazing garden. Friendly students and staff

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1333354 On 6th August 18 verified Verified student

I love the uni !Everything is close by! Town is 10 minutes away from main campus by bus..buses are frequent though! Nightlife is amazing.. safe to walk back to campus from town at 3AM ! Lectures are very useful and tutors are very helpful ! People there are super friendly! There's always something going on..

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1233336 On 5th August 18 verified Verified student

I have really enjoyed my first year at Reading University, particularly because I felt that support from my department was very good and I have achieved good grades! I have also enjoyed my free time in the town with lots of good clubs and bars and the range of societies on offer is excellent!

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1033334 On 5th August 18 verified Verified student

I have loved living at reading university, the campus has accommodated to all my needs and experiences.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By soph On 2nd August 18 verified Verified student

A beautiful campus, home and work to wonderfully friendly people.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1033261 On 31st July 18 verified Verified student

From the very beginning of my time at Reading it has been the best experience. The support on campus is outstanding and the medical support and recreational activities available are brilliant. I highly recommend coming to Reading!

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member933257 On 31st July 18 verified Verified student

Great sports facilities, campus life both night and day, innovative new food festivals and one of the best ranking business schools in the world. It is a pleasure to continue my final year of study in such a great establishment.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1133253 On 31st July 18 verified Verified student

Beautiful campus but the current lack of proper library facilities is a complete embarassment

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member433238 On 30th July 18 verified Verified student

The campus is stunning with lots of places you can chill or meet with people.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member2110 On 29th July 18 verified Verified student

The campus is beautiful and the overall experience of being at Reading uni is an unforgettable one.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member433203 On 29th July 18 verified Verified student

Good campus and facilities. Bad halls

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By UoRBridges On 28th July 18 verified Verified student

Clubs and societies were lacking, but it's only the fault of the students that are currently here.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1133176 On 28th July 18 verified Verified student

The University of Reading has a beautiful campus with lots of modern and traditional buildings. The campus is evenly spread with plenty of green spaces dividing it. The sports facilities are excellent quality however there are not enough tennis courts and the gym is too overcrowded all the time. There are a wide range of sports available to partake in with lots teams. There are also a wide range of societies available to join which are all present at the societies fair at the beginning of the year. The Students Union is the largest club night in Reading which most students attend however can only be described as average, despite holding some good nights when large performers come. The real club scene is in town on friar street with the best two being Matchbox and Q club, which admittedly are very good. The Halls are all very good quality with very good WiFi covering the campus. I have had a very positive experience so far.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member933130 On 26th July 18 verified Verified student

Lovely campus, lots of events on however I do think there should be another campus shop and a few more eating places. The library is great however especially during exam periods, the amount of seats available is a massive problem.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member433098 On 25th July 18 verified Verified student

Great campus, lack of sports available for people who don’t get into teams, I know loads of people who want to play 11v11 football in a competitive league but can’t get in the teams, some unis have 7,8 teams we have 4.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1233073 On 24th July 18 verified Verified student

Just a shame about the library. Everything else had been fantastic

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member833070 On 24th July 18 verified Verified student

Due to strikes my whole first year has been so poor, we only got 1/3 of the years lectures and even in our end of year exams there were typos and content we were told would not be on the test. I found the societies to be the best part of Reading, I'd encourage any fresher to join up. I would also advise students looking for a more social experience to apply to cheaper halls, I stayed in the expensive halls and only had 2 flatmates who spoke english (out of 8). The nightlife is average.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member833026 On 23rd July 18 verified Verified student

Love everything about the university of Reading.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member533025 On 23rd July 18 verified Verified student

Beautiful campus which makes it such a nice atmosphere to study and socialise. The union is also great and really active within the uni.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1132990 On 21st July 18 verified Verified student

Limited mental health services to cater for the amount of students. Long waiting lists and low number of counsellors available. Fantastic university despite this!!

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member1032975 On 20th July 18 verified Verified student

Just an all round bad experience, if you can go to any other university I highly recommend you do so, the lecturers don't seem to care about the subjects, the campus is dull and uninspiring and there is a overwhelming feeling that most students are disappointed but are just accepting their position rather than enjoying their experience.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member432939 On 20th July 18 verified Verified student

Disappointed with the University, poor quality of teaching and abysmal support staffing, avoid this University if your looking for a good technical education. Following an awful year here that almost put me off completing my degree and instead attending another Uni has shown me why I originally took up the subject, to put you in mind I failed my year at reading and was constantly disenchanted with the teaching and now have graduated with a first elsewhere, where I renewed my love for the subject

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member932973 On 20th July 18 verified Verified student

Low quality of teaching terrible university.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member432939 On 19th July 18 verified Verified student

Very poor university, while studying the lecturers would often not turn up without warning, lectures also talked in class about how they were looking to for other jobs while teaching, highly unprofessional. equipment was very outdated compared to other universities and very difficult to get in contact with any member of staff.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1032898 On 18th July 18 verified Verified student

A very well planned campus with everything right around the corner. Every necessary facility is easy to access.

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Student Review: 2.8 /5
By member932897 On 18th July 18 verified Verified student

2 years ago I would've said it was so much better but since allowing almost 30% more students through its doors in 2 years while also closing the library and students union for refurbishment it has lead to a stunning lack and constant fight for study space or places to enjoy campus which is now massively overcrowded, always loud and for too busy. On top of this they got rid of the independent campus shop for a Co-Op which is stacked full of as many aisles as possible, making it difficult to manoeuvre (especially with the increased amount of student) and is constantly unstocked. Basically this unviversity is going massively downhill and is cared very little for its students only how much money it's making and what titles it has. So for it to drop out of the top 20 in this pointless table would be richly deserved.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By Louise On 21st May 18 verified Verified student

The university library has been closed since the summer I arrived and will be closed until I graduate. If I knew this beforehand I would not have come to the university. I would have scored the student union higher also however they too have closed the main club this term which has affected my time as it was one of the biggest student nights out. The internet is always reliable and there are plenty clubs and societies to be a part of.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By member431062 On 22nd March 18 verified Verified student

I currently study German at the University. The German department is not at all good. The Lecturers are opinionated and narrow minded. They are detached and if truth be told rather rude.

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Student Review: 2 /5
By urs1o24 On 17th November 17 verified Verified student

The Campus is fairly easy to navigate. The quality of facilities varies from building to building. The teaching quality also varies enormously as it does with all universities. Sports societies are fairly strong but other societies are limited and all are expensive. If you don't enjoy standard nights out to a club, the Reading nightlife won't be for you as there is next to no diversity in venues. My biggest grievance with Reading is the boredom. Unless you have to money to take advantage of it's shopping center you will struggle to find a way to occupy the time.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By 6088 On 3rd October 17 verified Verified student

All round good facilities and so many clubs/societies, you get a lot of choice! The student union is huge and can't go wrong with £2 snakebites. Only complaints are that the student portal is a pain to use, and Blackboard is confusing.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By 25023159 On 3rd October 17 verified Verified student

I like how the campus is green campus environment where it is not just buildings

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1326964 On 10th July 17 verified Verified student

Shop on campus, and many places to grab a coffee. They're there if you'd like to use them. The shop is expensive, but people will obviously still use it. Lots of clubs available, just need to go out there and get involved. Having to pay £5 a night to get into your own student union seems ridiculous to me, with drinks inside being even more of a blow to the wallet.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member221097 On 17th May 17 verified Verified student

Can't fault it, amazing university, amazing facility, union is the best club, lots of societies. Wifi everywhere

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member725382 On 20th December 16 verified Verified student

I love Reading so much! The social side is absolutely amazing that I miss it whenever I go home. There's so many opportunities on offer and facilities to use.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member625020 On 9th December 16 verified Verified student

Rusu can often be a bit too pushy with some of their campaigns and promote facts that aren't reliable when it comes to topics such as feminism. As well as this , money is pushed up in the campus shop because a percentage goes to rusu , so I would prefer it wouldn't go towards campaigns that do nothing

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member624860 On 30th November 16 verified Verified student

Wifi is awful, really old fashioned login. Always lapses. Club and societies really over priced, literally have to pay for everything extra. Really pretty campus and facilities. Student union is the best club in reading

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member424679 On 15th November 16 verified Verified student

The university has a great campus. The town is incredibly beautiful and the quality of education they provide is one of the best in the country.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Poledancer On 5th November 16 verified Verified student

Its a nice universty with a lot of options

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1324436 On 23rd October 16 verified Verified student

Great university. So much on campus, amazing union and so many events put on daily - roadshows, vintage fayres, food markets, plant markets. Shops, banks, coffee shops, food halls, restaurants all on campus. Beautiful lake on campus and so much greenery. Security patrolling all the time, so you feel safe. Only a 20 minute bus journey to centre of town, £1.50 for return, lovely town. You have everything you could possible need.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1124028 On 16th September 16 verified Verified student

the university has many clubs and societies so there's something for everyone. the nightclub on campus is very nice and plays a variety of music. internet on campus is also very good. sometimes can disconnect but usually it is very very good.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member523444 On 4th August 16 verified Verified student

Easily accessible and easy to learn your way around, with great nights out and fantastic clubs

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member723417 On 3rd August 16 verified Verified student

The University of Reading is fantastic!! It was definitely the right decision to study here and experience the beautiful campus and amazing facilities.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By George B On 3rd August 16 verified Verified student

Absolute cracking uni. Loads of green spaces, huge library, great social life and both amazing and interesting people.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By AmyN17 On 15th March 16 verified Verified student

There are many great societies at the uni

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member521037 On 13th March 16 verified Verified student

Stunning campus and great for links to London etc. Great accommodation and an all round amazing uni!

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member518920 On 3rd March 16 verified Verified student

Facilities on campus are varied. Some buildings reasonably old, however there are many modern buildings as well. Library in particular very large and modern to study comfortably as well as the business school. The campus itself has pros and cons. As nice as it looks, the layout of the university was obviously not well-planned. There is a lot of greenery for no reason and this leaves no places for halls near campus. Therefore most halls are a long walk away. Also if you're going reading and don't have a car, grocery shopping is out of the question. The closest supermarket (not express) is a 30 minute bus drive away. As useful as the students union is, it lacks diversity. This unfortunately leads to the same boring planned events. E.g. buses to clubs in london or coach tours elsewhere is out of the question. The wi-fi here constantly disconnects from your phone. Town and the oracle shopping centre are good places to chill, shop or eat and a 20 minute bus drive away.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1320868 On 12th February 16 verified Verified student

Weakest area is the clubs of Reading. Great if you're someone that only goes out on weekends like me, but after a week or two of every other night, you start to run out of places on Friarstreet. London is only a short trip away though..

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By SkinnyBlackGirl On 26th December 15 verified Verified student

Simply put: It's AMAZING! Trust me on this, take my word as gospel. It's really beautiful, the library is 24/7, we have an effective JobShop, tons of clubs and societies and the Wifi is sooo fast, it's unbelievable.There is wifi everywhere around the school and the halls.

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Student Review: 1.2 /5
By member520535 On 22nd December 15 verified Verified student

i d never recommend this university

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member820522 On 22nd December 15 verified Verified student

Union is terrible but secretly everyone loves it!

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member520516 On 22nd December 15 verified Verified student

Sick. Nice campus, with some fairly dated buildings though. Lecturers are mostly interesting, however some show little enthusiasm for their subject.

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member1020514 On 22nd December 15 verified Verified student

I'm enjoying reading, it's not outstanding but I like it

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By meggimli On 22nd December 15 verified Verified student

Couldn't imagine being at any other uni really

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Jennywatkins On 3rd December 15 verified Verified student

Amazing campus really green and lovely. Student union is fab so much fun and so cheap. The clubs are awesome just some are expensive. Careers service I haven't been too but heard it's good. Internet is high speed pretty much everywhere on campus

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1997 On 26th November 15 verified Verified student

So much choice for clubs and societies- I have joined two and both have socials events each week and very friendly crowd!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1219815 On 26th November 15 verified Verified student

Good university. Good facilities with the gym and the library.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1219474 On 23rd November 15 verified Verified student

I like the university ! The campus is "big" but not too big ! Many green spaces , many places to chill and for food !

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member819391 On 20th November 15 verified Verified student

Really nice atmosphere on campus, fun nights out, good 24 hour library

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1119355 On 20th November 15 verified Verified student

Great university, nice campus.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member819353 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

I love the University of Reading, it constantly surprises me with more things to do and places to go and see. The lake, the RUSU, bars on campus, events, societies, information and help, everything...

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member519316 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

a nice mix of old and new accommodation , suited to your needs.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1019298 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

Reading has been a constant party. My life literally consists of partying-sleeping-studying and its a dream. Reading manages to balance a party atmosphere and a studious one. I couldn't ask for anything more.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member519284 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

Great university, full of opportunities

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1019269 On 19th November 15 verified Verified student

Brilliant University with such a homely feel on campus, and a safe feeling on nights out

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Student Review: 3.6 /5
By member1118971 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Campus is so lovely and spacious, will be great in the summer. People are really friendly

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By MillieMyNameIs On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

A great uni that has pretty much everything I need on the campus or a five minute walk from the campus. Love it!

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1318922 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Great campus and facilities, OK teaching however poor support

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By Jezza2812 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

Lovely, welcoming atmosphere. Top facilities, and a nice city to live in too!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member718908 On 16th November 15 verified Verified student

I wouldn't want to be anywhere else! They campus is stunning and all of the facilities are incredible. Saturday Night union is the place to be!

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1017740 On 2nd November 15 verified Verified student

I love it in UoR. It's a home away from home

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1217714 On 2nd November 15 verified Verified student

It's a fantastic campus with a lot of facilities when you want to enjoy yourself and green spaces when you need to take some quiet time out.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member817706 On 2nd November 15 verified Verified student

My decision to go to the University of Reading was the best of my life. I'm lectured and guided in my studies by experts in their field, and I regularly come across their articles when I'm researching topics in the library. Our student union is my favourite night out of the week and the nightlife in town is really good too! We have so many opportunities for careers, apprenticeships, and internships on our doorstep, helped by our proximity to London. The campus is beautiful and it's such a good all-round experience.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1017568 On 29th October 15 verified Verified student

I love uni! The union is an amazing and cheap night out and the choice of societies is brilliant. The only thing it lacks is a pool which is just a bus journey away too, buses are super cheap as well!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member188765 On 23rd October 15 verified Verified student

The student union is the hub of the university. It has everything - from the legendary bagel man to 3Sixty - the biggest capacity night club in reading. The union also has great societies: from those that are subject specific, trying or continuing a new sport to the Beyonce and ultimate frisbee! I walk through the union almost every day while at university - either for a quick Starbucks before a lecture, a round of pool in Mojo's with my friends, a bubble tea from Pearls, or to post a letter. I also love how the union puts on a fruit and vegetable sale on a Thursday or that they sometimes have a bakery sale going on. The union has something for everyone and its always there for the students.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member917217 On 21st October 15 verified Verified student

Great experience once I was in halls, the social life is great- there's something to do every night

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By Ellie Chaston On 21st October 15 verified Verified student

Reading University is more than I expected it to be! Has the most gorgeous campus, good facilities (nice classrooms, lecture theatres etc), the union is well run and well equipped, there's a job shop so you can always find work, you're never left without help... So much is better than I ever thought!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member717198 On 21st October 15 verified Verified student

Beautiful green campus with a huge Students union. Would recommend this Uni to anyone.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member1217190 On 21st October 15 verified Verified student

It's been good here. The campus is so green and I love the amount of squirrels around

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1117187 On 21st October 15 verified Verified student

Lovely campus, great facilities, brilliant people. Love it here.

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