University of Reading: Reading maintains Guardian University Guide 2023 position

The University of Reading has maintained its position in the Guardian University Guide 2023, securing 61st place in the latest league table.

Among the improved metrics in this year’s edition of the University league table, the University of Reading was ranked 36 for career prospects, up from 39 previously.

The University achieved its ranking for this metric as 80% of graduates find graduate-level jobs, or further Higher Education study, within 15 months of leaving the University.

Metrics on entry standards also improved for the University of Reading, as the institution rose six places to 61 as a result of higher UCAS scores from entrants under the age of 21.

Rates for continuation of students moving from first year to second year was up to 96.1%, up from 94% in the 2022 league table.

Reading ranked highly in its teaching of a number of specific subjects, including:

Graphic design (6)
Animal science and agriculture (9)
Earth and marine sciences (9)
Anthropology and archaeology (10)
Zoology (13th).