8th best UK business school
Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2025
6th in the UK (36th in the World)
for Masters in Finance
5th in the UK
for Masters in Management
Top 200 in QS World University Rankings 2025
For the second consecutive year, the University of Reading has been placed among the world’s top 200 universities, at 172.
In the latest QS World University Rankings 2025, the University is ranked 25 in the UK and has retained its standing in the top 12% of universities worldwide.
Reading scores particularly highly for sustainability and global engagement. In the UK, Reading ranks 14 for employment outcomes, making it a very attractive choice for students.
Graduates take their careers to new heights
Our programmes are shaped by strong employability outcomes, industry relevance and dedicated careers support, equipping you with the skills and experience employers are actively seeking.
- 93% of graduates employed or in further study one year after graduation and competitive average salaries.
- Our Masters graduates go on to work across a diverse range of industries, securing roles with respected employers.
- 83% of graduates report that Henley’s careers service enhanced their career prospects.
Innovative learning for future leaders
At Henley, we apply academic theory to real world practice to help bring business to life.
- Discover our range of innovative masters courses that focus on critical global business issues.
- Study at one of the UK's best business schools and join an elite cohort of students from all over the world.
- Benefit from our interactive teaching and study projects delivered by globally recognised experts.
- Graduate with the skills and knowledge that the industry, market, and recruiters want.
Study at an elite triple-accredited business school
We are among an elite group of business schools world-wide which hold triple accreditations for the quality and capability of our facility and output.
- Benefit from the support of expert academic tutors from all over the world.
- Experience industry simulation settings such as our ICMA Centre trading rooms.
- Live and study just a 30-minute train journey away from London.
- Receive one-to-one support from our award-winning careers team.
Our alumni
You will become a lifelong member of a global network of professions and business leaders. We have over 107,000 alumni in 167 countries and have staff and students representing more than 100 nationalities. You’ll also have access to our award-winning careers service up to 4 years after graduating.