The University of Bath was officially established in 1966. Today it is established as one of UK's top 10 university with a reputation for research and teaching excellence.
It’s objectives are ‘to advance learning and knowledge by teaching and research, particularly in science and technology, and in close association with industry and commerce'.
The flexible virtual learning environment offers you the ability to study part-time online whilst continuing to achieve your career goals. The virtual learning environment is logical and easy to navigate, offering access to all relevant course materials. As well as having a multitude of resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to browse the University’s extensive online library from day one of your studies.
You will also be part of a global community of expert academics and fellow students. This will help you to gain an international perspective on your chosen field of study, broadening your career prospects.
92% of the University of Bath’s research is classified as world-leading or internationally excellent in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021)
The courses focus on real-world application, which enables you to apply your new knowledge immediately to your career, giving you the tools to make positive changes at work as soon as you start studying. The online MScs focus on the areas of business, economics and cutting-edge digital skills, as we deliver the in-demand skillsets and knowledge, essential for contemporary working environments.
Through the close ties to industries and prospective employers – many of our faculty have extensive industry experience, as well as academic prestige – the University of Bath will provide you with all the tools you need to secure success in the workplace.
Technical support for the Virtual Learning Environment will be available 24/7 and you will have access to our student services group should you have any queries or need support at any time.
Online facilities
The Virtual Learning Environment is instantly accessible, with a variety of interactive activities and teaching techniques available to help you get more from your studies.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Climbed 7 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 150 | 132 | 125 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 17 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 432 | 403 | 386 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | 251 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 401 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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Excellent curriculum; advanced management skills; learning friendly environment
This is my first time to study in the university of Bath
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