Our alumni community plays a vital part in the University of Reading’s rich tapestry of memories and experiences. To say thank you, we’re announcing four alumni discounts to save you money when pursuing further study with us, revisiting campus or indulging in some nostalgia.
New postgraduate tuition fees discount
If you are a graduate of the University of Reading and you’re considering further study with us, we are delighted to offer a recently enhanced discount on postgraduate tuition fees to our alumni of 20%.
Our Alumni Discount is applied as a 20% reduction in annual tuition fees. The discount is automatically applied for those eligible – so there is no need to apply!
Full details of the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions are available or you can contact our Postgraduate Admissions team at pgadmissions@reading.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Event discount
We love seeing our graduates back on campus attending our Alumni events – but did you know you can also organise your own campus event with the Venue Reading or Venue Henley teams? In addition, University of Reading Alumni receive 10% off when booking an event at our Reading or Henley campuses.
So if you’re trying to find a location for an event such as:
- An alumni reunion
- A meeting or conference
- A birthday or family function
- Or even a wedding at our Greenlands campus!
Then take a look at our brochure to find out more about booking your event with us.
If you are interested in holding a reunion, or another event at Reading then we’d love to hear from you. You can contact the Alumni team on alumni@reading.ac.uk or go directly to Venue Reading or Henley on info@venuereading.com, or info@venuehenley.com.
*The 10% discount is off our meeting room hire, conference rates for day attendees (delegates), function room hire, wedding packages (at Greenlands) and accommodation. The discount does not include separate catering unless it forms part of a package, for example, a conference day delegate package. This discount is not available in cafes or bars and only relates to events booked with Venue Reading or Venue Henley.
Hotels discount
We understand that not everyone lives locally to campus, so if you’re planning an event or a visit to campus, you might need to stay overnight. We’re pleased to share that Venue Reading has negotiated a discount at some local hotels which we hope you can make use of on your next visit.
The hotels we currently offer discounts for include VOCO, Malmaison, The Roseate, Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Penta Hotel and Premier Suites.
We also offer 10% off for alumni at the Greenlands Hotel on our Henley Campus. Find out more about our hotels discount.
*Please note Venue Reading are not linked to the discounted hotels in any way and your stay would need to be booked directly with the hotel using the provided discount code. Discounted rates may change depending on the date of your stay.
Merch Store discount
We are also excited to announce that the Merch Store are bringing back their alumni discount code, which will run until Thursday 31 July 2025. This offer presents the perfect opportunity to indulge in some nostalgia.
The University of Reading Merch Store, operated by the Reading Students’ Union, is offering an exclusive 10% discount to all University of Reading alumni, inclusive of postage and packaging.
The Merch Store has a diverse range of merchandise – from cosy hoodies and stylish t-shirts, to warm scarves and elegant ties – there’s something for everyone. The store also sells sweaters, mugs, pens, cufflinks and even adorable teddy bears, all adorned with the University’s iconic insignia.
To take advantage of this discount, simply use the code ALUMNI10 when making your purchase online. Alternatively, mark your calendars for Saturday 17 May 2025, when we will be hosting our Alumni Drinks Reception and Campus Tours at the Community Festival. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the Merch Store in person, where they can browse the merchandise firsthand and enjoy a discount on qualifying purchases.
Please note the in-person discount is an exclusive discount for those attending the Community Festival and only valid on Saturday 17 May 2025.
For alumni interested in attending the Community Festival Alumni Activities to reconnect with your fellow graduates and explore the Merch Store’s offering in person, registration is now open.
Find out about the other alumni benefits we offer.
