The Henley experience

About Henley Business School

Operating in 17 countries; ranked among the top schools in Europe; and being one of only 53 business schools in the world to hold triple-accredited status, Henley has a truly global reputation and reach.

Part of the world-ranked University of Reading, rated among the top 1% of global universities and home to the best on campus environment (joint) in the UK , we are ideally located just 25 minutes by train from central London.

Consistently ranked among the UK's top business schools based on overall student satisfaction and we are very proud of our impressive graduate employment record which consistently places us among the top 10 business schools in the UK.

We are known for developing outstanding business professionals and leaders - and our distinctive approach is proven to deliver results. Focused, distinctive and engaging in every sense, Henley is best placed to make an impact on your career and life.

An international environment

With nearly 1,000 postgraduate students drawn from over 65 countries, operations in Europe, Asia, Australasia, North America and the Caribbean and representatives worldwide, Henley is a truly global business school.

Throughout your time at Henley you will work closely with students from all over the world - individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience. This international dimension adds significantly to both the academic and social experience and allows you to develop a global professional network that will prove an invaluable asset well beyond your studies.

In 2010, the International Student Barometer, an independent survey of 203 universities worldwide, showed that 92% of the University of Reading's international students were satisfied or very satisfied with their overall experience. The University scored highly in the five main sections, excelling in the support and learning opportunities it offers international students, and is also ranked 3rd in the UK for employability.

Research and expertise

Many of our faculty are internationally-renowned and widely published in their respective fields and many are engaged in both ongoing academic and applied research - research that informs the broad range of core and optional modules we offer at postgraduate level. Our staff are also regular contributors in the media and bring a wealth of professional experience, with many having worked for leading organisations internationally. Henley's curriculum is highly responsive to the current business environment and is enhanced by the School's close connections with senior industry leaders. Speakers from organisations including Aviva, British Airways, BNP Paribas, CB Richard Ellis, Deloitte, DTZ, BSkyB, First Direct, Lastminute.com, Telefónica O2, the BBC, Vodafone, GE Healthcare, PwC, Barclays, J Sainsbury, Virgin Galactic, Microsoft, Pfizer, Savills, and the Royal Town Planning Institute have all addressed audiences of students and business leaders at Henley in the past few years.

A global alumni network

As a graduate of Henley Business School you will join our global alumni network, home to more than 33,000 alumni in 140 countries, the majority of whom hold senior management positions. Offering opportunities for networking and continuing education, membership also helps you to remain up-to-date with news and activities across the School. Our alumni are our lifeblood, acting as ambassadors for the School and supporting us in a wide range of ways. In addition you will become a member of the University's 150,000 strong international alumni community.