Cambridge Education Group University of Reading

ONCAMPUS is a partnership between many of the world's leading universities and Cambridge Education Group. ONCAMPUS centres are based on university campuses throughout the UK, Europe and the USA.

ONCAMPUS teach pre-university programmes leading to a wide range of undergraduate and Master's degrees at leading universities across the UK, USA and mainland Europe.

Our programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to university study, and benefit from the support we offer in preparing them to progress to their chosen university. Since 2008, we have helped thousands of students progress to the best universities in the UK, USA and Europe.

• Guaranteed progression- through the partnerships we have, we offer guaranteed progression to over 500 degrees at universities across the world.
• Flexible programmes- we offer a selection of different programmes and progression to a wide range of universities, to ensure flexibility and choice for all students.
• Experience and quality- we are part of Cambridge Education Group, the first provider of foundation programmes in the UK and a leading international education provider since 1952. ONCAMPUS is reviewed by QAA.
• Part of the university from day one- our centres are based on the campus of our partner universities, and our students enjoy a true university experience throughout their programme.

ONCAMPUS Reading is in easy reach of central London, based on the London Road campus of the University of Reading, an outstanding educational institution, with an internationally renowned reputation for the excellence of its teaching and research - with 98.7% being of international standing*.

International students can enrol on one of five different pathways via the Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP), four of these are studied in London with the Art & Design pathway studied in Reading. There are also new Master's pathways available that have been added to our existing Art & Design pathway - all delivered in Reading - in Economics and Business with progression to the triple accredited Henley Business School.

All pathways are offered with guaranteed opportunity for progression to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to this historic UK university.

University of Reading

The University of Reading is a public university located in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as University College, Reading, a University of Oxford extension college. The institution received the power to grant its own degrees in 1926 by royal charter from King George V and was the only university to receive such a charter between the two world wars. The university is usually categorised as a red brick university, reflecting its original foundation in the 19th century.

Reading has four major campuses. In the United Kingdom, the campuses on London Road and Whiteknights are based in the town of Reading itself, and Greenlands is based on the banks of the River Thames, Buckinghamshire. It also has a campus in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia. The university has been arranged into 16 academic schools since 2016. The annual income of the institution for 2016–17 was £275.3 million of which £35.4 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £297.5 million.

In worldwide rankings, Reading is ranked 195th by QS World University Rankings 2020, 201-250 by Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 and 90th by CWTS Leiden Ranking 2020. 98% of the university's research is labelled as 'internationally recognised', 78% as 'internationally excellent and 27% as 'world-leading'. It was the first university to win a Queen's Award for Export Achievement, in 1989. In 2019 it was reported that the university was within the top 100 employers for LGBT+ people.

Self-Catered Accommodation

Our self-catered accommodation ranges from modern flats to more traditional corridor-style blocks.

Self-catered rooms with en-suite bathrooms

Self-catered rooms with shared bathrooms

Catered Accommodation

Eat at a range of restaurants and cafes on our Whiteknights and London Road campuses.

Catered rooms with shared bathrooms or en-suite bathrooms

Returning To Halls?

If you are a current student looking to stay in halls of residence for your second or third year, find out more information about the process of applying.

Returning to halls.

Families, Couples And Mature Students

The University has a range of accommodation which is suitable for mature students, couples and families. From houses with converted rooms and self-contained flats to purpose-built studio rooms located within the halls.

Information for couples, families and mature students

Private Accommodation

There is a huge variety of private rented accommodation in Reading. We can help you find the accommodation that's best for you.

Private accommodation

Application Information

Find out more about the application process and how you should apply.

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Current Students

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Information For Parents And Supporters

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