Location
  • England
    • Reading
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Business Communications Criminal Justice Education Food Science and Nutrition History Humanities Law Philosophy Physics
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships
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Program Details

Program Type
Provider
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Dormitory
Language
English
Feb 22, 2024
Feb 20, 2024
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About Program

The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) invites students to pursue their undergraduate studies in a variety of fields at the University of Reading in England! Rated among the top 200 universities in the world, the University of Reading is one of the leading institutions in the United Kingdom. Reading is a modern cosmopolitan city that has over a thousand years of history behind it, and is part of what is considered the UK's "Silicon Valley."

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Diversity & Inclusion

LGBTQIA+ Support

There are LGBTQIA+ friends, colleagues, and allies throughout the world. However, cultural understanding of gender identity and sexuality does vary from country to country. USAC has compiled a lot of resources to help you through that learning process.

Accessibility Support

USAC is dedicated to working closely with students with disabilities to ensure the best study abroad experience possible. You may request reasonable accommodations after your initial application is complete. We routinely receive requests for scheduling, material, and environmental accommodations for the classroom setting, which may include assistive technology, scribes and readers, printed material, and interpretation.

Impact

Sustainability

Environmentally-conscious students choose USAC because many of our programs are held in some of the most sustainable countries in the world. There are options to take coursework in sustainability and the environment, as well as field trips and studies where students can leave a lasting impact on their host country.

Program Highlights

  • Choose from over 200 courses in the sciences, social sciences, business, arts, and humanities
  • Live and study on a beautiful and safe campus with all study and sports facilities on site
  • Enjoy a superb location that is the best of both worlds: a wonderfuly diverse and vibrant place to live that happens to be just 25 minutes from London by train with easy access to major tourist destinations

Scholarships

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USAC Scholarships and Financial Aid

USAC awards over $2 million in scholarships and discounts each year to assist students with their study abroad expenses.

Value
$500 - $5,000

Program Dates

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Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
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  • Academics 4.7
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 4.35
  • Safety 5
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Casen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The best semester abroad!

I have had such an amazing experience studying in Reading. The town is beautiful, and it gives you perfect insight into British life. USAC was amazing! The program director was always available to provide guidance or support, and the arranged events were great for building a sense of community within the program. I met some close friends through USAC, which helped me to assimilate into the university easily. I have had such an amazing, insightful, special experience and cannot recommend this program enough!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Pack a reusable travel mug! Reading is a very sustainable town, so you'll need reusable shopping bags, mugs, etc. Also, be sure to bring a strong umbrella, because every now and then we get a good rain here.
Pros
  • Close to London, but not directly in the chaos of the city
  • Excellent support from the USAC program director and on-campus Study Abroad Office
  • A fun, busy social scene on campus
Cons
  • It'll take you a while to get to and from the airport!
3 people found this review helpful.
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Rachel
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Life-changing experience

USAC Reading was the best thing I've ever done. I made lifelong friends and saw places all over Europe while learning all about culture and English literature (my area of study). Everybody should do this once in their life, at least. Your comfort zone will grow three times over and you'll put down roots in a place you never thought you would. I always had support from the other England-based USAC programs and the USAC Resident Director based in London, and I was able to network not only with other Americans but with people from all over Europe and even Canada and Australia.

Pros
  • Welcoming, opportunistic Reading campus
  • Easy access to London
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Smoking very common around campus
  • Not housed with other USAC students
25 people found this review helpful.
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dotuwa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Go to Reading

Reading is the perfect place for people who are not interested in living in a big city like London. It's only a 30 minute train ride to the city, so getting there is easy if you want. UofR has so many clubs and orgs to join that really help you make friends with British people and break out of the international student bubble! I made lifelong friends with my flatmates and society friends. Go to Reading!

What would you improve about this program?
Making sure every international student has on campus housing
52 people found this review helpful.

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