Consumer information

Academic programmes

For more Information regarding the programmes available at the University of Reading, please visit course and departments.

Accrediting agencies and governmental bodies

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that are officially recognised in the UK are called either “recognised” or “listed” bodies. Recognised bodies are Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that can award degrees. The University of Reading is a “recognised body” and verification can be found on the Government Website. Please also refer to the University’s Governance pages for further information regarding the University's Royal Charter and Ordinances. These can also be found in the University Calendar.

Attendance monitoring and missing students

Regular and appropriate attendance has been a University requirement for many years, as outlined in our current Regulations for Conduct and Statement of Learner Responsibilities.

It is an external UKVI requirement that Universities monitor the attendance and engagement of visa national students. Persistent failure to comply might put a student’s visa status at risk. You can find out about our UK Student Route Visa Sponsor Duties in our Institutional UK Student Route Visa Compliance Policy.

Careers and employability

The University’s Careers Service offers individual support and advice, information regarding jobs and vacancies, online information and resources and careers fairs/workshops.

Cost of attendance

Please see below for information regarding cost of attendance, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board and transportation:

• Information regarding Undergraduate Fees and Funding

• Information regarding Postgraduate Fees and Funding

• Please also refer to the University of Reading’s Fees Policy for additional information regarding methods of payment, refunds, etc.

• Access information on annual Living Costs

• Reading lists are available for all students. This page also provides direct links to the Library and Study Advice pages. Students can also use Blackboard to access content related to individual modules.

• The University has a wide range of accommodation available to students

• Sustainability Services provide information regarding buses, trains, cycle hire and other transport services. The University’s Environmental Strategy Plan and Sustainability Policies can also be viewed using the above link.

Please also see an example Cost of Attendance for 2025/26

Data Protection Policy

The University’s Information Management and Policy Services (IMPS) provides links to the University’s policies in respect of data protection and student records.

Default Management Plan

The University of Reading utilises the Secretary’s Default Management Plan in its efforts to reduce student loan default for Title IV Federal Aid.

Drug and alcohol policy

University of Reading Drugs and Alcohol student policy.

Eligible programmes

Download the latest University of Reading prospectus .

To be eligible for US Direct Loans, students must be studying a degree granting programme at least half time (i.e. undertaking at least 50% of a full time programme). Students must be physically in attendance at either of the University of Reading’s Whiteknights, London Road or Greenlands campuses in the UK to be eligible. Students undertaking a course via Distance Learning (or via any method involving telecommunications rather than physical attendance) are not eligible for Federal Student Aid.

A number of courses shown in the University’s Prospectus and under the Study section of our website are not available to International students on Tier 4/Student Visas. For a complete listing of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes available to students on Tier 4/Student Visas, please visit the International section of our Study pages and information for International students or contact us on usloans@reading.ac.uk for further information.

In addition, the following programmes are also considered ineligible:

• Programmes delivered at less than 50% of a full time programme

• Programmes delivered through distance learning

• Programmes with portions delivered by a partner institution that is not Title IV eligible

• Programmes delivered in the United States

Health and safety

The University’s Health and Safety Resources page provide links to relevant policies including Fire Safety Management.

More information

Professional Bodies - Please find a list of our affiliate professional bodies at Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies

Placement Rates and Graduate Professional Information - For information on placement and types of employment obtained by graduates (undergraduate and graduate), please reference the Graduate Outcomes Data | HESA.

Education Records and Data Privacy - Your rights to review educational records and procedures is outlined in the University’s Data Protection Policy.

Crime statistics available at Performance for Thames Valley Police.

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

The University is required, under US Federal Law, to confirm your attendance online through the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The attendance confirmation is reported every 60 days.

Private loans

The University of Reading encourages eligible students to make use of Federal Loans in the first instance. The University is eligible to accept students with private loans and currently works with Sallie Mae.

Refund policy

Tuition fees and fee policies

Accommodation information and refunds

Retention rates

Please reference the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) for further information on retention rates.

Return of Title IV Funds Policy

Click the link to read about the Return of Title IV Funds.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

The University’s Academic Progress Standards Policy sets out the standards for students at the University of Reading.

There is a separate section within this Policy relating to the Academic Progress of US Loans Students and further details on how Satisfactory Academic Progress applies to US Loan students: Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for US Loan Students.

Services and facilities for students with disabilities

The University’s Disability Advisory Service provides support and advice for students who consider themselves to be disabled. They can provide information in respect of services and facilities available to students with disabilities, including specific learning needs. Students may also wish to view the University’s Counselling and Wellbeing and Equality and Diversity web pages.

Student Financial Aid Information

Federal Student Aid offers specific information relating to Title IV US Financial Aid including:

• Terms and conditions of Title IV, HEA loans

• Criteria for selecting recipients and for determining award amount

• Eligibility requirements and procedures for applying aid

• Methods of frequency of disbursements of aid

• Rights and responsibilities of students receiving Title IV assistance

• SAP requirements

• Loan terms including a sample repayment schedule and necessity for repaying the loan

• Enrolment on study abroad programmes and the impact on applying for financial aid

• Exit Counselling information the University collects and provides to servicers

• Student loan information published by the US Department of Education

Text book information

Your School/Department will provide information regarding required and/or recommended text books. However, reading lists are available for all students. This page also provides direct links to the Library and Study Advice pages. Students can also use Blackboard to access content related to individual modules.

Transfer of Credits

The University’s Policy and procedure for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) forms part of the Guide to Policy and Procedures for Teaching and Learning (Section 6: Programme-related Matters).

Withdrawal and Suspension Policy

Visit the Essentials 'Withdrawing from study' and 'Suspensions' webpages to find out more information on withdrawing.