TVU Reading College United Kingdom

About Reading College and School of Arts and Design

Reading College and School of Arts & Design is one of the largest providers of education and training in the region.

We offer a range of courses including leisure courses in local community centres, part time professional courses, full time further and higher education courses, apprenticeships and training in the workplace.

When was Reading College established?

The College opened in 1947. Then in 1997 the College merged with the Berkshire School of Arts & Design. Then on 2 January 2004 Reading College merged with Thames Valley University.

How many students study at the College?

There are 4000 full-time students and 11,000 part-time students at the College. There are more than 600 international students from 62 countries.

Our students say that being at Reading College is “like being part of a big happy family.”

Is Reading a safe place to study?

Yes it is. Reading is a lovely town with a population of 150, 000 people. Lots of students live in Reading.

Is Reading College a part of Reading University?

No, it isn’t. They are two separate institutions. But Reading College has close links with the University.

Reading is an attractive town with a very good choice of shops, cinemas, cafes and sports centres.

The River Thames passes through the centre of Reading and walking by the river or travelling by boat is very enjoyable, especially in summer.

The town of Reading is surrounded by beautiful countryside. You will have the opportunity to visit such charming villages as Sonning, Henley and Goring, all next to the River Thames.

We organise visits to famous places such as Oxford, Windsor, Bath and Winchester. It is easy to get to these tourist attractions by train from Reading.

Employment opportunities in Reading are very good and most of our international students have part-time jobs.