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The University of Bath is known for excellence in teaching and research, a welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. It is:
Its academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving students the opportunity to study with researchers who are leaders in their field.
The university was 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 percent of its research is world-leading or internationally excellent (according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021) so students’ studies will be informed by some of the most exciting and innovative ideas across all fields.
Its vibrant campus and location right on the edge of the city of Bath offer rich sporting, social and cultural opportunities. Bath is one of the safest campus sites in the UK – and one of the first universities in the country to win a national police approved security award.
Students can join its friendly, high-achieving community to gain the knowledge, skills and experience they’ll need to thrive in a world of global networks.
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Students can attend the university for an open day event throughout 2024 to discover everything that Bath has to offer.
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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 from students who are currently at Bath.
Experience the university at the next PG Virtual Open Day on Wednesday 5 February 2025, and on Wednesday 5 March 2025 for which students can now register.
The University of Bath has been recognised as one of the top universities in the world, having been ranked 150th out of 1,300 universities around the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is also in the top 100 of the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
Bath performed exceptionally well across recent . This includes:
£14,602 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
£20,756 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, for details
£5,472 Living costs
£2,812 To live on campus
International undergraduate and postgraduate students can apply for a to support them with their studies. These include:
A tuition fee waiver worth up to GBP 2,000 is available for first year undergraduate international students who demonstrate academic excellence.
A scholarship that is an award of a first year tuition fee waiver worth up to GBP 8,000.
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.
Alongside the British Council and the GREAT Britain campaign, Bath offers four GBP 10,000 scholarships to master's international students studying full time, taught programmes. Funding is currently available for student from China, India, Malaysia and Greece.
These scholarships are open to offer-holders in India who have an outstanding academic record. This scholarship aims to reward students who can demonstrate a background of achievement and success, a passion for their chosen subject, and a strong vision for their future.
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:
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 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 185 million portfolio of research grants and contracts.
As one of only four universities in South West England in the , 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 , 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.
Over the past decade, the University of Bath has invested over GBP 450 million in a range of high-quality facilities for its main campus. This includes new teaching spaces such as the School of Management building, a GBP 10.9 million arts and management building, and a GBP 35 million Sports Training Village. Students can take a tour through one of the university’s virtual open days.
Other facilities at the University include:
The University provides international students with well-designed and , both on-campus and within the city. There is a range of housing options to suit individual budgets and lifestyles, including students with disabilities and medical conditions.
Students can join one of 50 sports clubs run by the SU. Each club welcomes new members, whether they are a beginner or a professional. All students can access the sports training village, which hosts a gym, sports and fitness centre, coaching, physiotherapy, and sport science services.
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