17,000 students live in Reading, where they have access to a variety of amenities thanks to the Reading University Students' Union (RUSU). Rankings and AchievementsNSS 2021 Rank-84QS Ranking- 202THE- 201–250thThe Guardian-61History of University of ReadingIn the UK, the University of Reading was founded in 1892 and began as an extension college of the University of Oxford. Three units make up the majority of Reading University. FacultiesAny discipline is available to University of Reading students in the UK by following the guidelines under "choice and eligibility. Student LifeThe Reading University Students' Union (RUSU) is a well-known organisation that supports students as they navigate the Reading academic environment.