Study Abroad Office
The Study Abroad Office can offer support to students across all stages of your Study Abroad journey.
We will offer support pre-application, pre-departure, whilst on placement and when you return.
We also offer the chance to speak with Reading students who have studied abroad.
You can make an appointment to speak with someone in the Study Abroad Office or with one of our Study Abroad ambassadors.
Subject Study Abroad Coordinators
Subject Study Abroad Coordinators provide you with academic guidance and support to help you through the full Study Abroad cycle – before, during and after. They can help you select modules at the partner institution, provide information about grade conversion and credit transfer, work with the Study Abroad Office to provide you with information about Study Abroad opportunities and offer pastoral support whilst you are abroad.
Find your Study Abroad Coordinator
| SUBJECT | NAME | GET IN TOUCH |
| Agriculture Policy & Development | Becky Jerrome | r.m.jerrome@reading.ac.uk |
| Archaeology | Dr Aleks Pluskowski | a.g.pluskowski@reading.ac.uk |
| Art | Beverley Bennett | b.j.bennett@reading.ac.uk |
| Biological Sciences | Dr Glyn Barrett | glyn.barrett@reading.ac.uk |
| Chemistry | Dr Chris Smith | c.d.smith@reading.ac.uk |
| Classics | Prof Eleanor Dickey | e.dickey@reading.ac.uk |
| Computer Science | Dr Hong Wei | h.wei@reading.ac.uk |
| Construction Management & Built Environment | Professor Irem Dikmen | i.dikmen@reading.ac.uk |
| Economics | Dr Anwesha Mukherjee | anwesha.mukherjee@reading.ac.uk |
| Education | Lindsey Ford | l.a.ford@reading.ac.uk |
| English Language & Applied Linguistics | Dr Erhan Aslan | erhan.aslan@reading.ac.uk |
| English Literature | Dr Matthew Scott | t.m.l.scott@reading.ac.uk |
| Film, Theatre & Television | Dr Matthew McFrederick | m.mcfrederick@reading.ac.uk |
| Food & Nutritional Sciences | Dr QiaoFen Cheng | q.cheng@reading.ac.uk |
| Geography & Environmental Science | Dr Aleks Pluskowski | a.g.pluskowski@reading.ac.uk |
| Henley Business School | Sue Blackett | s.blackett@henley.ac.uk |
| History | Prof Joel Felix | j.m.felix@reading.ac.uk |
| Law | Dr Beatrice Krebs | b.krebs@reading.ac.uk |
| Mathematics & Statistics | Dr Jeroen Wouters | j.wouters@reading.ac.uk |
| Meteorology | Dr Claire Ryder | c.l.ryder@reading.ac.uk |
| Languages & Cultures | Dr Catriona McAllister | c.mcallister@reading.ac.uk |
| Pharmacy | Dr Darius Widera | d.widera@reading.ac.uk |
| Philosophy | Dr Michela Bariselli | michela.bariselli@reading.ac.uk |
| Politics & International Relations | Dr Andreas Behnke | a.behnke@reading.ac.uk |
| Psychology | Dr Lydia Yee | t.yee@reading.ac.uk |
| Typography & Graphic Communication | Geoff Wyeth | g.m.wyeth@reading.ac.uk |
Language support
Reading offers a range of opportunities to Study Abroad, some of which will require second language skills (for learning as well as day-to-day living) as well as many that do not. Regardless, we actively encourage and support all students wanting to learn a second language to do so, either from scratch or to improve existing language skills.
Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP)
You can learn a language during your time at Reading through the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP). Modules are offered at up to five different levels (from beginner onwards), currently in 11 different languages – for credit (as part of your degree) or for non-credit (small fee applicable).
Students with Disabilities
The University of Reading has a policy of equal access and encourages all students to consider studying abroad. We will work with partner institutions to try to ensure that their Study Abroad Programme is accessible to everyone, where possible.
If you are interested in studying abroad we recommend that you liaise with your Study Abroad Coordinator, the Disability Advisory Service and the Study Abroad Office at the earliest opportunity. This way you can gain the support and guidance that you might need in any decision making.
Turing SEND Funding
If you are registered with the University of Reading Disability Advisory Service and you are studying abroad then Turing SEND funding might available (upon application) to help contribute towards the additional costs which might be incurred or for additional support where DSA funding might be lost due to studying abroad. Students should enquire and apply via the Study Abroad Office studyabroad@reading.ac.uk ) who will work with potential applicants and the Disability Advisory Service to complete and submit any application for funds.
Julia Boorman Award
The Julia Boorman Award intends to support disabled students from Theatre Arts or History with additional costs associated with undertaking travel abroad in connection with their programme of study.
These costs could include, for example, accommodation, general living or study costs, and fees. It is expected that the majority of applicants will be intending to undertake a course of study or work at an overseas university or organisation, but awards are not restricted to such activity.
Immigration Advice Service
International students requiring a Student / Tier 4 visa to study in the UK can also receive help from the Immigration Advice Service at Reading to help sort out any visa issues arising with you going abroad.
Combined Degree students
You need to discuss your Study Abroad options with both subject areas, but the primary contact is the Study Abroad Coordinator from the subject that is responsible for the degree. If you are unsure, email at studyabroad@reading.ac.uk and we will help you. However please note that all subjects noted in your degree title must approve of your mobility, including when in the degree you can go abroad.
