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At Reading, you can apply for student housing, and keep track of your application's progress, with our accommodation portal.

Read our helpful 10 steps to apply guide or watch our 'How to apply for accommodation' video to find out everything you need to know about using the portal. You can contact us with any questions you may have while applying. 

This section also provides information about paying for your accommodation, and what to expect during the application process.

If you are a current student looking for University accommodation after the semester has started, we have some rooms available. Log into the RISIS portal to apply for a part-year contract.

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We have created a timeline of the major steps in the application process. Find out more about the deadlines you will need to meet and what happens after you submit your application. 
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  • Accounting
  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Bioveterinary Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management

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  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminology
  • Drama
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
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  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
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  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction
  • Teaching
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