Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Reading. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
Costs and entry
Jobs after studying at the University of Reading
The job market for the University of Reading's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Reading cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,783 a year. Most courses last 3 years. Fees vary by field: education & teaching courses are typically $26,783, education & teaching $26,783.
How is the University of Reading ranked?
The University of Reading is ranked #194 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #36 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #65 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Agriculture & Forestry (#20) and Archaeology (#49).
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Reading offer?
4 postgraduate courses across 3 fields; the largest are education & teaching (2), business & management (1) and psychology (1).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Reading's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.