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1 ERASMUS AT READING /studyabroadreading

2 ERASMUS AT READING Come and join us as an Erasmus student at our ambitious, vibrant and cosmopolitan University where students can make a big impact. We welcome around 300 Erasmus & Study Abroad students onto our campus every year. Find out more about what makes the University of Reading a great place for your Erasmus exchange. The experience at Reading was amazing. The Study Abroad office are very kind and very helpful and the Professors were very understanding. Such a warm welcome for the Erasmus & Study Abroad students was very touching. Thank you! Nelly Chakowski University of Geneva

3 30 LONDON MINUTES FROM FROM LONDON Glasgow Edinburgh An ideal location Studying abroad is your chance to explore as well as learn. High-speed rail links with London make it quick, easy and affordable for students to take advantage of all that London has to offer, and there are regular rail services to major cities around the UK. London Heathrow and London Gatwick Airports are easily accessible as well. Also many of the UK s major tourist destinations (Oxford, Downton Abbey, Windsor Castle and London) are all within easy reach. York Dublin Liverpool Norwich Birmingham Heathrow Cardiff READING LONDON Southampton

4 WHY CHOOSE READING? AWARD-WINNING CAMPUS Located within an easy walk to Reading town TOP 1%* WORLDWIDE QS World University Rankings ( ) 89%* STUDENT SATISFACTION RATING National Student Survey MINUTES TO CENTRAL LONDON And 40 minutes to Heathrow Airport OVER 1,000 MODULES TO CHOOSE FROM From in a variety of academic disciplines LOTS OF SOCIAL & SPORTS ACTIVITIES Including sports, theatre, music and comedy

5 COURSES You can select from a wide range of modules in the subject area of our agreement with your home University. You will be taught in an innovative and supportive learning environment by world leading academics in their subject area, and integrated into the classroom alongside our degree-seeking students. SUPPORT We can provide you with a range of academic, administrative and welfare support for the duration your studies at Reading. A dedicated and experienced Study Abroad unit works with your Erasmus academic Coordinator full academic and support services network to ensure that you maximise your Erasmus experience. We provide a full orientation and induction programme for all Erasmus students, including sessions specifically designed to help you integrate into the student community and settle into your new surroundings. Study Skills advisers run dedicated workshops to help students adapt to UK academic culture and learn more about the skills required to succeed. We have a dedicated English for Erasmus students (10 ECTS) module available to select. You will have access to a full range of online and face-to-face study support available whilst at Reading, ensuring that you stay happy and healthy. Our award winning Students Union (ranked top 10 in the UK), located at the heart of our campus, offers further support services and facilities, together with social areas for around 2,000 students and over 100 clubs and societies to join including our Erasmus Society! WHAT READING CAN OFFER A chance to study at one of the UK and world s top universities A safe campus environment with easy reach of London On-campus accommodation with full integration, living and learning with Reading degree students A dedicated and experienced team who will look after all aspects of your study abroad experience Full online module descriptions so that you and your faculty can make informed choices An easy and simple application process with Skype and video conference support sessions Award winning Students Union offering a wide range of sports, clubs and social activities Opportunities for UK travel through events organised by Study Abroad Office and Erasmus Society (a student run society for study abroad students) 100+ student run sports clubs and societies in our Student s Union Studying abroad at Reading was an enriching and unique experience for which I am very thankful Malina Reimann Erasmus student from University of Education Freiburg I love the campus and living in halls at campus. It is so green with all the trees and flowers Simone Weindl Universität Regensburg

6 ACCOMMODATION Apply to live in one of the many halls of residence, all located on or around the main campus. All housing will be within close proximity of the central study facilities, but also close to shops, banks and social facilities. Each hall is a vibrant community with its own distinctive character, offering students a secure environment in which to study and relax. Every room provides unlimited highspeed internet access. Flexible meal plan options allow you to eat at a variety of venues across campus as and when you choose. Entry requirements Minimum one year of study at a Higher Education Institution Nomination by your home University See Erasmus & Study Abroad website for full details. JOIN US AT READING For more information, please contact: studyabroad@reading.ac.uk B