History
Dating back to 1966, the University of Bath is a prestigious institution ranking within the UK’s top 10 universities. The University Charter sets out the principles which have now guided our teaching and research for 50 years.
Dating back to 1966, the University of Bath is a prestigious institution ranking within the UK’s top 10 universities. The University Charter sets out the principles which have now guided our teaching and research for 50 years.
We're highly ranked in independent league tables for overall performance, student satisfaction and graduate employment; we’re a university that's well-placed to help you succeed.
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 research grants and contracts portfolio is worth around £169 million and consists of around 160 funders.
Students' union
The SU (students' union) building houses the SU and their offices, the Student Centre, food outlets and the campus pub and nightclub. SU student development and jobs services are available in the Virgil Building in the city centre.
The Library is open 24 hours a day to staff and students. It provides study space and resources for learning, teaching and research.
Medical Centre: The doctor's surgery offers NHS treatment to staff and students, including medical appointments, prescriptions, advice on sexual health and vaccinations
Dental Centre: The dentist offers NHS and private dental treatment to staff, students and their dependents.
Our campus plays a huge part in bringing together the University community. With lots of places to meet with friends, relax in green spaces, buy food and drink, and study, you’re sure to find where you belong.
If you want somewhere to hang out, you can sit in The Students’ Union or make the most of our green spaces, including the beautiful lake not far from the Parade.
You can find places to study in the Library and throughout campus so you’re never far from somewhere quiet to plug in your laptop and do some work.
If you study at Bath, you can take part in a wide range of sports whatever your level or ability. You could join a club to keep fit and meet people, take part in inter-halls competitions, or be selected to represent the University.
Our £35 million Sports Training Village is the centre of sports on campus. You can access the gym, book fitness classes and take part in sport, whether you're a student, member of staff or member of the public.
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 |
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| 501 | 401 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 54 reviews
It is overall a great university, provides great support for students both academic and personal. The staff are amazing and always there to offer support and guidance. There are plenty of opportunities to engage in the social life and be a part of the community. There are also a lot of different societies and sports clubs, so anyone can find something they are interested in. The campus is very beautiful and compact, has a wide range of food outlets. Could take some time to travel between the city and the university campus during peak hours.
Overall, I'd give my experience about a 7/10. It can swing from a 9/10 when my code finally works, to a 4/10 when the Bath weather and deadlines hit at the same time. It's super stressful, but honestly, it was one of the best decisions I've made. One minute I'm in the lab debugging code at 2 AM with friends from Nigeria, India, and China, and the next I'm hiking up Bath's hills, feeling like I signed up for a Computer Science and cardio degree. The lecturers here don't spoon-feed you like back home. They pretty much just give you the slides and tell you to figure things out. It was tough at first, but now I can actually think through problems instead of just memorizing stuff. The placement year is a huge plus, though. Everyone really wants one because getting UK work experience makes your CV much stronger. When it comes to money, Bath is expensive. Converting Naira to pounds quickly taught me that. Groceries, rent, even laundry costs add up. You learn to budget fast, or your bank account will suffer. There's a good social life if you find the right people. Groups like the African Society, church, and football teams really help you feel at home. Winter is the hardest part, though. When it's dark by 4 PM and there's no sun for weeks, you really start to miss home. So, Bath CompSci will stress you out, drain your wallet, and make your fingers cold, but you'll graduate much smarter and more independent. No regrets at all. 👍 The Library | 👎 The cost of living in Bath is very expensive.
Overall the university is super nice, in a sense that its small, easy to navigate, located in a great city and has awesome people. The town is fun to live in and you feel like you know most people. It's really a fun and nice atmosphere everywhere you go. In terms of my masters course, I did not find it as challenging or stimulating as I hoped. It was okay, but I would not necessarily recommend the course. I would stick to completing a bachelors stem course and then gaining work experience.
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