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University of Bath
Overview
University of Bath information
About University of Bath
UCAS code: B16
At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; our welcoming community; and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. We are:
- Top 10 in all national league tables
- Named Sport University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
- Ranked 5th for career after 15 months, by the Guardian University Guide 2026.
- Among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2025 at 132.
- Ranked third safest university town or city in England and Wales by the Complete University Guide in 2024
- Named 56th in the 2026 QS Global Sustainability Rankings, climbing 71 places since last year.
Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving you the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field.
We were awarded triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, which assesses higher education institutions in England on the quality of experience and outcomes for their undergraduate courses and subjects. 92% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent (according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021) so your studies will be informed by some of the most exciting and innovative ideas across all fields.
Our vibrant campus, and location right on the edge of the city of Bath, offer sporting, social and cultural opportunities. We are one of the safest campus sites in the UK - we were one of the first universities in the country to win a national police approved security award. Join our friendly, high-achieving community to gain the knowledge, skills and experience you’ll need to thrive in a world of global networks.
We’re offering up to 300 Bath International Excellence Scholarships that are worth £8,000 per academic year - £24,000 over three years - for high-achieving international students joining an undergraduate degree course in September 2026.
We are also offering up to £6.8 million in scholarships for high-achieving international master’s students joining a course in September 2026.
Source: University of Bath
Tuition fees at University of Bath
No tuition fees information available.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£31.8k
Average graduate salary89%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
92%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Bath
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Bath
University of Bath open days
Open Days are an ideal opportunity to find out more about university life. You’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about accommodation, finance and other student support which are all important areas to you as well as extra-curricular activities. You’ll get a real feel for living and studying on campus and living in this world-heritage city in subsequent years. We hope you come away with an understanding of why the University of Bath could be your place for possible.
Our next Undergraduate and Postgraduate open days are taking place as follows:
Undergraduate open days
- Friday 12 June 2026
- Saturday 13 June 2026
PG Virtual Open day
- Wednesday 4 February 2026
Postgraduate Discovery Day
- Wednesday 4 March 2026
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160 UCAS pointsUniversity of Bath student reviews
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Graduate
Computer science
5 months ago
Like most universities they will go on about support but unfortunately it is all talk. There will always be someone to talk to but that doesn’t mean anything will be done about the issues you are facing.
Graduate
Computer science
5 months ago
Though it differs across faculties, Computer Science is poorly organised and many of the lecturers are very difficult to understand. There have been many cases of errors in exam papers and failures in coursework guidance.
Graduate
Computer science
5 months ago
Great city, great sports facilities. The University is rather politically active.
Graduate
Chemical engineering
5 months ago
Great communication to and from the student Union. They do a lot for the university and try to keep updated and listen to student concerns.
Graduate
Chemical engineering
5 months ago
Lots of clubs and societies to get involved with. Bath uni is very big on sports so lots of opportunities there and a great community feel in the societies. It’s necessarily the most ‘clubbing’ city but there are a few good clubs and the city has a very safe nice feel to it.
Graduate
Chemical engineering
5 months ago
Bath is an expensive city to live in. I would say almost as expensive as London except you don’t get the increased student loan. I never tried to access any of the support from the university so not sure what that was like. I know their gold scholarship scheme is really good, except for the average ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bath
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
high
How well organised is your course?
87%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
high
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
73%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
92%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
88%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
71%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
84%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
72%
low
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At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; a superb student experience; and providing outstanding preparation for the workplace.
Bath is a top ten UK university (Complete University Guide 2021 and Guardian University Guide 2019) and ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Our students…
...are happy here Bath is ranked 4th overall out of 122 in the THE Student Experience Survey 2018.
…are equipped with the skills and experience they need to get an excellent job Bath is ranked 5th for graduate prospects by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
…enhance their employment prospects on a professional work placement Over two thirds of our students undertake a placement, making us 3rd in the UK for students undertaking a placement/study abroad opportunity (HESA).
…benefit from excellent teaching informed by world class research 87% of our research is ‘world class or internationally excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework.
