The University of Reading can trace its origin to the Schools of Art and Science established in 1860 and 1870. The University is located in the English town of Berkshire and currently enrolls about 17,500 students. It operates out of three distinct campuses: the Whiteknight Campus, the London Road Campus and the Bulmershe Campus. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, professional development and part-time courses. The research based initiatives focus on the areas of Business, Intensive academic English and study skills, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Banking, Finance, and Real Estate Management.