About Finance in University of Reading
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Centre is Europe’s first active collaboration between the capital markets industry and a university finance department. We are a part of the triple-accredited Henley Business School which has an 80,000-strong alumni network that spans over 160 countries.
Our practice-centred approach includes various finance education innovations, aiming to provide students with a solid grounding for a career in the industry. We have over 100 state-of-the-art trading simulation terminals in three dealing rooms, supported by Refinitiv and Bloomberg. This also enables academic staff to combine theory and practice across a whole range of activities, whether in derivatives trading, portfolio management, risk management, financial engineering or corporate finance.
The ICMA Centre is a pioneer in finance education and renowned for its strong links with the financial services industry. This is also reflected in the fact that several leading professional bodies including the CFA, CISI, GARP and ICS validate our Masters programmes and offer exam exemptions to our students. Our diverse and reputable faculty members bring both industry and academic expertise from across the globe.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 88
- PTE : 60
University of Reading Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total Faculty |
1,362 |
| Student faculty ratio |
15:1 |
| International Students |
4806 |
| Total Enrolment |
19000 |
| Employment Rate |
95% |
| Tests Accepted for English Proficiency |
IELTS, TOEFL(IBT) |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships and Awards |
| Website |
http://www.reading.ac.uk/ |
University of Reading Cost of Attendance
A rough estimation of cost of attendance including tuition fees and living costs is given below. Note that the living costs entirely depend on the lifestyle, sponsorships and chosen programs of the students.
The tuition fees at University of Reading are normally paid into two instalments. Some certain courses demand a premium course fee. The tuition fees will be fixed at the same level throughout the course.
| Level of study |
Tuition Fees (in GBP) |
| Undergraduate |
Non-laboratory course |
17,320 |
| Henley business school accounting & management programmes |
18,760 |
| Laboratory or workshop content |
20,830 |
| Postgraduate |
Non-laboratory course |
17,000 |
| Laboratory or workshop content |
20,600 |
University of Reading Living Costs
| Items |
Weekly Cost (in GBP) |
| Accommodation |
100-200 |
| Food |
36-52 |
| Traveling |
14 |
| Entertainment |
30 |
| Miscellaneous |
20-30 |
