University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom · QS World Rank #194
Living cost in United Kingdom: GBP 1,529–1,171/mo official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 88 | 17 |
| PTE | 69 | 59 |
| Duolingo | 125 | 100 |
| Cambridge | 176 | 162 |
Most common standard postgraduate taught requirement (IELTS 6.5, no element below 5.5) and its published equivalences; several departments require 7.0 or higher. Cambridge covers C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency · official source
Verified programmes (3)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Agricultural Economics | Agribusiness and Food Economics | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 26,450 total | See official page |
| MSc Climate Change, Sustainable Business and Green Finance | Carbon Management, Sustainable Finance | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 29,150 total | See official page |
| MSc Food Security and Development | Food Security, International Development | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 26,450 total | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
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What master's programmes does University of Reading offer?
We have verified 3 master's programmes at University of Reading against its official pages, concentrated in Agribusiness and Food Economics, Carbon Management, Sustainable Finance, Food Security, International Development.
How much is international tuition at University of Reading?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about GBP 26,450–29,150. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does University of Reading require?
University of Reading's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in United Kingdom as a student?
Student living costs in United Kingdom are around GBP 1,529–1,171/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at University of Reading?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in United Kingdom include: Cambridge Trust Scholarships, Chevening Scholarship, Clarendon Fund Scholarship, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship and 10 more.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.