- England
- Reading
About Program
Reading is a community rich with numerous music, art and cultural festivals, in addition to a thriving theatre scene. Situated on the River Thames, and only a 30-minute train ride from Central London, Reading provides a great blend of suburban living with easy access to the big city. A walk through town shows off Reading's unique blend of old and new, with picturesque streets lined with traditional red brick structures and modern commercial buildings. A quick jump on a train can have students venturing out into the surrounding English countryside for a pleasant stress free day.
Study Abroad students will quickly discover that this English university is a great destination for international students who find themselves on a campus comprised of 300 acres of landscaped parkland; once a medieval manor estate. The campus provides an ideal setting for a modern university and a perfect environment for study abroad students to immerse themselves in the local culture and traditions.
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Program Highlights
- Reading is very well connected to London (25 minutes by the fastest trains), Oxford (30 minutes), Bristol (1 hour 10 minutes), and many other places in the UK.
- University of Reading is one of the top 20 research universities in the UK
- With over 100 clubs, there are plenty of opportunities to meet students from England and from all over the world.
- Located on over 300-acres of landscaped parkland once a medieval manorial estate.
- One of the few global business schools to hold triple accredited status (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB).
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The University of Reading is one of the top 20 research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom and one of the few global business schools to hold triple accredited status (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB). Reading offers subjects such as accounting, economics, literature, politics and international relations, and agriculture policy and development. Its contained campus covers over 300 acres of landscaped parkland, which was once a medieval manorial estate.