R E P O R T C A R D
University of Reading
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Overall Score:
We grade on a curve:
60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C
Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)
Total Years to Degree
Total Tuition Cost ($)
Location
Overall Scores
Academics
Happiness
Costs
Overall Grade
1. Academics
Rank:
198
This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.
Teacher/Student Ratio:
16.4
This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).
Number of English Taught Programs:
122
This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.
Total Academic Score:
76.87
If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.
2. Happiness
National Happiness Score:
82.8
This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.
Percent International:
32
How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.
National English Proficiency:
100
From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?
Total Happiness Score:
78.2
If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.
3. Costs
Cost of Living Percentile:
18.8
How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.
Rent Index Percentile:
16.7
Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.
Total Tuition: $
28572
We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.
Total Cost Score:
25.83
If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.
4. Overall Score:
60.3
We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C
