University of Bath

About University of Bath

The University of Bath, a top-ranking university in the UK, was established in 1966 and has grown considerably in stature and reputation since. In 2026, it has cemented its place as a world-leading university having placed in the top 140, which puts it comfortably in the top 10 percent globally (QS World University Rankings). The university also ranks extremely highly across all national league tables, consistently placing in the top 10 in the areas of student satisfaction and overall performance.

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. It 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 both their wellbeing and academic success. Students are able to get the most out of their study experience by building applicable knowledge, transferable skills and other competencies that allow them to graduate as well-rounded individuals.

The University of Bath attracts some of the brightest minds in the world. Students will be part of a connected, multicultural, and inclusive learning community in a vibrant campus in a historic city not far from Bristol and London.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate prospects

The University of Bath exceeds national averages when it comes to graduate outcomes:

• 89 percent of its full-time UK-based graduates were in high-skilled employment 15 months after leaving university, compared to 73.6 percent nationally
• 60 percent of its graduates had a salary of GBP 30,000 or above 15 months after leaving, compared to 30 percent nationally.
• Bath was one of the 20 universities most targeted by Britain’s top graduate employers in 2022-2023.

The university’s alumni network is made up of over 150,000 members across 170 countries.

Careers support

All students receive exceptional career support from the University of Bath’s careers service throughout their studies. Its expert team provides a range of support, including:

• CV and cover letter writing
• Practice interviews and interview skills
• Recruitment events
• Skills development workshops

International students can also access dedicated support just for them, including an annual jobs and careers fair. Up to 400 employers attend career events that are hosted at the university every year.

Courses are designed to be enriched by professional opportunities and practical experiences. Approximately 64 percent of University of Bath undergraduates who completed their degree programme in the 2023/24 academic year chose a placement or study year abroad option.

What’s new

Open days

Students can attend the university in-person for open day events throughout 2026:

• Undergraduate open days: Saturday 10 October 2026.
• On-campus Postgraduate Discovery Day: Wednesday 21 October 2026.

Virtual events

The University of Bath hosts a series of online events, including Web Chats for undergraduate and Virtual Open Days for postgraduate students. They feature question and answer sessions where prospective students can find out about student life and studying at Bath from staff and students.

You can book now for the upcoming undergraduate Web Chats taking place from September to November 2026.

• Postgraduate Virtual Open Day: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Rankings

The University of Bath has been recognised as one of the top universities in the world, ranking 125^th out of 1,504 universities (QS World University Rankings, 2027). It is also ranked 56^th for sustainability and 91^st for employer reputation. (QS World University Rankings, 2027).

In the 2026 national rankings, the University of Bath places in the top 10 across The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, Complete University Guide, Guardian University Guide and Daily Mail University Guide. It has also been named as The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026.