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The University of Bath, a top-ranking university in the UK, was established in 1966 and has grown considerably in stature and reputation since. It ranks highly in all national league tables and consistently places in the top ten of most rankings in the areas of student satisfaction and overall performance. Bath is rated 5th best in the UK by Complete University Guide 2024. It’s also cemented its place as a world-leading university, having placed in the top 150 global universities – placing it in the top 10% on earth.
The University of Bath is proud of its status as a ‘dual intensive’ university, which refers to placing equal emphasis on both research and teaching. The University is committed to excellence in research, connecting study and practice through strategic partnerships and high-value placements to enhance students’ employability. The University’s reputation for applied research with real-world impact is valued by its partners and reflected in the prestigious awards won by its academic faculty.
At the University of Bath, students can access a range of thoughtful and innovative support services that cater to their wellbeing.
Bath attracts some of the brightest minds in the world. Students at the University will be part of a connected, multicultural, and inclusive learning community in a vibrant campus in a historic city not far from London. Students will be able to get the most out of their time at Bath by building applicable knowledge, transferable skills and other competencies that allow them to graduate as well-rounded individuals.
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International students receive exceptional career support from the University’s careers service throughout their studies. Its expert team provides a range of support, including:
International students can also access dedicated support just for them, including an annual jobs and careers fair.
Approximately 62% of our undergraduates who completed their course in the 2021/22 academic year chose a placement or study year abroad option.
Bath’s alumni have over 145,000 members across 170 countries. At the University, 93% of our full-time UK-based graduates were in high-skilled employment 15 months after leaving university in 2020, compared to 73% nationally. 53% of Bath graduates had a salary of £30,000 or above compared to 23% nationally, 15 months after leaving. Bath is one of the 20 universities most targeted by Britain’s top graduate employers in 2022-20233.
Up to 400 employers attend career events that are hosted at the university every year.
Students can attend the university for an open day event throughout 2024 to discover everything that Bath has to offer.
Undergraduate on-campus open days are on:
The University of Bath hosts a series of online events, including virtual open days for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It features question and answer sessions where prospective students can find out about student life and studying at Bath.
The University of Bath has been recognised as one of the top universities in the world, having been ranked 148th out of 1,300 universities around the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023. It is also in the top 100 of the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.
Bath performed exceptionally well across recent UK university rankings. This includes:
28,55,338 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
27,27,943 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
5,76,121 Living costs
2,96,062 To live on campus
International students can apply for a range of scholarships to support them with their studies. This includes:
A tuition fee waiver worth up to GBP 2,000 is available for first year international students who demonstrate academic excellence.
A tuition fee waiver worth GBP 5,000 is awarded to eligible international students studying for a master’s degree at the University. Applicants need to demonstrate strong academic credentials and background of achievement and success.
A grant of GBP 5,000 is awarded for international master’s degree students who demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The award is a tuition fee waiver and requires that the recipients will also showcase leadership potential.
Up to GBP 8,000 tuition fee waiver for first-year international students who demonstrate academic excellence in the IB.
Ten female students who accept a paid industrial placement at J.P. Morgan’s technology department as a software engineer will receive this scholarship. It is valued at GBP 3,000 for each year of study up to three years (excluding the placement year).
International applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. These requirements are in place to ensure students can cope with and benefit from their chosen academic course.
English language requirements vary across the university’s departments and are grouped into four categories - A, B, C and D. English language proficiency requirements at the University of Bath are generally a minimum of:
IELTS – minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT – minimum overall score of 90 with no section band below 21
The University of Bath also accepts other language tests, and applicants must achieve equivalent results. Tests must have been taken within the 24 to 30 months prior to the intended course start date.
Because requirements are course-dependent, international students are encouraged to check the conditions of the specific course they’re interested in.
92% of the University of Bath research submitted to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 achieved the two highest classifications of ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
Bath is completely committed to its world-class research, with a GBP 165 million portfolio of research grants and contracts.
As one of only four universities in South West England in the GW4 Alliance, Bath has strong relationships with the most research-intensive and innovative universities in the UK. With its world-class research expertise, the alliance works together to address major global challenges.
The University of Bath’s diverse teaching methods provide students with real-world experience. Courses are research-driven and specifically designed to meet industry needs and requirements. To ensure graduates have the best career opportunities, students are encouraged to be innovative in their approach to study and make a positive impact on society. Bath’s learning model comprises a blend of campus-based study and structured independent work, with an online component throughout. These are carefully designed to meet the needs of each course. Ensuring that learning is worked through in practice is a key feature of study at Bath.
Campus study includes an engaging programme of weekly lectures, seminars, classes and workshops, while the online elements of a Bath degree course include interactive learning sessions as well as group and individual assignments. As it looks ahead, the University’s aim is to offer students the best possible learning experience in an ever-changing world. It will continue to improve students’ teaching and learning experience, enabling them to gain valuable skills and understanding that is sought after by employers in a modern, global workplace.
The University is made up of three faculties and one school, each with multiple academic departments providing students with a variety of innovative courses to choose from. Its faculties, school, departments, and divisions are:
International applicants who don’t meet Bath’s English language requirements can attend a pre-sessional course. The pre-sessional course helps students prepare to pursue degree-level studies though improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
The University also runs an International Foundation Year for international students who don’t meet the academic requirements of an undergraduate course. Delivered by the University’s partner institution, Bath College, this full-time course lasts one year. Once completed, students can directly progress onto their chosen course subject to the entry requirements.