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Great Britain Direct Exchange - University of Reading, Reading, England (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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  • Locations: Reading, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
  • Program Cost: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 03/16/2025 03/31/2025 TBA TBA
Academic Year 2025-2026 03/16/2025 03/31/2025 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Exchange Study Abroad Program Coordinator: David Wiley
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 2.8 GPA
Open to Non-KU students: No Open to graduate students: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Fulfills KU Core Advanced Education Goal 4.2 - Culture and Diversity: Yes
Program Description:


Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students.  Please visit 108 Lippincott Hall or call 785-864-3742 to set up an appointment.  KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Federal Grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.  
 
KU Study Abroad supplemental scholarships are available to KU degree seeking students. Applications are available online. The scholarship application deadline is March 1 for Summer, March 15th for Fall and Academic Year programs and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break and Spring Break programs.
 
For additional scholarship opportunities visit:  www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities

Note: All Great Britain Direct Exchange Program (GBDX) universities are eligible for BUTEX scholarships. Please visit www.butex.ac.uk for more information.

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application.  Below is a list of the typical documents that will need to be completed for an application.  Please note that requirements will vary by program. 

  • Academic Plan and Approval Form
  • Authorization to Release Student Information
  • Financial Aid Questionnaire
  • Official Transcript
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Student Conduct Verification
  • Two General Recommendation
  • Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement

For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.



Program Ratings:
Overall Experience:
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Academic Experiences:
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Cultural Experience:
1 2 3 4 5
Program Reviews:
Joseph Wisman Lilek, Fall 2015 Participant
The variety of coursework that I had while I was in Reading was particularly rewarding; I took three classes in completely separate disciplines-- international climate politics, theatre, and phonetics. All my professors were extremely knowledgeable and wonderfully English. Outside of class, I acted in a show with the Drama Society and attended weekly lessons/socials with Swing Dance Society.

Joseph Wisman Lilek, Fall 2015 Participant
Getting to know my way around Reading, both the University and the surrounding area. It's very walkable and there are plenty of unique shops and restaurants to explore around town. In terms of size, Reading's a lot like Lawrence, so not too overwhelming. But it's also only a thirty minute train ride from London.

Joseph Wisman Lilek, Fall 2015 Participant
Reading wants to have more KU students study with them. Their Study Abroad team is top-notch and gave me all the support I needed while I was there. I never felt like I couldn't go to them for help.