Established in 1966, the University of Bath offers its students a world-class education, with excellent facilities in an idyllic location.

A research-led institution, the university specialises in engineering, management, humanities, science, and social science courses. Home to a diverse community, 30 per cent of the 18,600 students enrolled at the university are international students from over 130 countries.

The university's peaceful campus is based in South West England. The institution received an 86 per cent student satisfaction rating in the National Student Survey 2021 and the campus provides a vibrant scene, and the bustling city of Bath with plenty of pubs, clubs and bars is nearby. Students can also relax by the beautiful riverside and surrounding green spaces.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Bath is bursting with historic architecture, and exciting cultural events take place throughout the year, including festivals, exhibitions, sports, and concerts.

International students can either live on the university's campus, or in accommodation within the city itself. Transport is affordable and easy, with cheap, quick bus routes between the city and campus. Students are also well connected to London, which is less than 90 minutes away by train.

Teaching future leaders and providing students with innovative knowledge and skills, the university's graduates make a positive impact on society. The institution is ranked 7^th for graduate prospects by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

In world top 100 for six subjects

The University of Bath has been named in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject as one of the top universities in the world across 23 subject areas. Bath stands out for sports-related subjects, where it is ranked 11^th overall. It placed at 46^th for social policy and administration, and in the top 100 for architecture and the built environment, education, business and management, and statistics and operational research. When compared to other UK universities in the rankings, Bath places within the top ten for the following six subjects:

• Architecture and the built environment
• Mathematics
• Chemical engineering
• Business and management studies
• Social policy and administration
• Sports-related subjects

National rankings

Bath performs exceptionally well across UK university rankings. This includes:

• Guardian University Guide 2021 – 6^th overall, with 11 subjects in the top ten
• Complete University Guide 2021 – 9^th overall, and 5^th for graduate prospects
• Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 – 9^thoverall, and 6^th for graduate prospects
• Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019 – 9^th for job prospects and 16^th for clubs and societies

International rankings

Equally, the university shines among global institutions:

• QS World University Rankings 2020 – 172^nd overall
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 – 201–250 overall

The University of Bath is hosting a virtual postgraduate open day taking place on Wednesday 3^rd February 2021. There will be a series of live question and answer sessions where future applicants may ask staff and students about anything related to student life and studying at Bath.

Virtual events

The University of Bath has hosted a series of virtual 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.

Top 100 for six subjects worldwide

The University of Bath has been recognised as one of the top universities in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).

The university ranked highly for sports subjects (7^th overall). It is also placed in the top 100 worldwide for architecture and the built environment, development studies, business, and management, mathematics, and social policy and administration.

Rankings

Bath performed exceptionally well across recent UK university rankings. This includes:

• Complete University Guide 2022 – 10^th overall, and 6^th for graduate prospects
• Guardian University Guide 2022 – 8^th overall, with 13 subjects in the top ten
• Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 – 9^th overall, and 7^th for graduate prospects

Top 3 for the following subjects in the UK

• 1^st for Architecture and Criminology
• 2^nd for Psychology, Sociology, and Sports Science
• 3^rd for Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

The university is also highly ranked amongst global institutions:

• QS World University Rankings 2022 – 166^th overall
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 – 201 to 250 overall

Teaching

At the University of Bath, teaching is led by research and designed to meet the needs of industry. It provides students with a real-world experience where they learn through diverse teaching methods. Wider thinking is encouraged as is making a positive impact on society. All of this is to ensure graduates have the best career opportunities.

Research

The university has a strong emphasis on research, with a research grants and contracts portfolio worth around GBP 150 million. The Research Excellence Framework recognised 87 per cent of its research as being world-leading or internationally excellent. It has also been awarded two of the Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education.

Bath is one of the four universities in South West England that make up the GW4 Alliance. This is a relationship between four of the most research-intensive and innovative universities in the UK. It highlights the expertise of these universities and how they work towards addressing major global challenges.

Research

The university has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework for its world-leading and internationally excellent research. The institution has also been awarded two of the Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education.

Completely committed to its world-class research, the university has a GBP 150 million portfolio of research grants and contracts.

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. Highlighting its expertise, the alliance works together to address major global challenges.

Teaching

The University of Bath's diverse teaching methods provide students with real-world experience. Courses are led by research and specifically designed to meet industry needs and requirements. To ensure graduates have the best career opportunities, students are encouraged to think innovatively and make a positive impact on society.

During 2020 and 2021, the university has adapted its teaching to provide a mix of in-person and online learning activities. This is called the Bath Blend. As we look ahead to 2022 and beyond, the university has built on the enhancements made through the COVID-19 crisis to continue to improve the teaching and learning experience for students.

The university has four faculties and schools that are home to a number of academic departments. From these, international students have a wide choice of innovative programmes to study.

Faculty of Engineering & Design

• Architecture & Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electronic & Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Economics
• Education
• Health
• Politics, Languages & International Studies
• Psychology
• Social & Policy Sciences

Faculty of Science

• Biology & Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematical Sciences
• Natural Sciences
• Pharmacy & Pharmacology
• Physics

School of Management

• Accounting, Finance & Law
• Marketing, Business & Society
• Information, Decisions & Operations
• Strategy & Organisation

Pre-sessional and foundation courses

International students who don't meet the English language requirements for undergraduate study at Bath can take a pre-sessional course. This helps them improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, so they are ready to pursue their degree studies.

The International Foundation Year (IFY) is a pathway for international students who can't meet the academic requirements for undergraduate study at Bath. It is delivered by the university's partner institution, Bath College, and lasts one year when studied full-time. Students develop their skills and, upon successful completion, can directly progress to their chosen degree course.

The university is made up of four faculties and schools with multiple academic departments. Providing students with a variety of innovative courses to choose from, its faculties and schools are:

Faculty of Engineering & Design

• Architecture and civil engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Electronic and electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Economics
• Education
• Health
• Politics, languages, and international studies
• Psychology
• Social and policy sciences

Faculty of Science

• Biology and biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Computer science
• Mathematical sciences
• Natural sciences
• Pharmacy and pharmacology
• Physics

School of Management

• Accounting, finance, and law
• Marketing, business, and society
• Information, decisions, and operations
• Strategy and organisation

Pre-sessional and foundation courses

International applicants who don't meet Bath's English language requirements can attend a pre-sessional course. Helping students become ready to pursue degree studies, the pre-sessional course improves 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.

Depending on the chosen course of study, there are different English language requirements for non-native speakers at the University of Bath. Courses are grouped into four categories – A, B, C and D. Students must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This is so they will be able to cope with and enjoy their academic courses. These 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

This is dependent on the course and students are strongly advised to check the specific requirements of the courses they are interested in.

There are also other accepted language tests, where students must achieve results equivalent to the ones listed above. Tests must have been taken within the 24–30 months prior to the intended course start date.

International applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. These requirements are in place to ensure students can cope with, and enjoy 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 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.

A number of scholarships are in place to support eligible international students with their studies at Bath. These include:

Chancellor's Scholarship

Up to GBP 2,000 is available as a first-year tuition fee waiver for international students who demonstrate academic excellence.

International Baccalaureate 50th Anniversary Scholarship

Up to GBP 8,000 is available as a first-year tuition fee waiver for international students who demonstrate academic excellence in the IB.

Winning Women in Technology Scholarship

GBP 3,000 per year of study for three years is available for ten female students who accept a paid industrial placement opportunity in J.P. Morgan's technology department as a Software Engineer.

Global Leaders Scholarship

GBP 5,000 is available as a tuition fee waiver for international master's degree students on the basis of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and on demonstration of future leadership potential.

Dean's Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship

GBP 5,000 is available as a tuition fee waiver for international master's degree students with strong academic credentials and a demonstrable background of achievement and success.

International students can apply for a range of scholarships to support them with their studies. This includes:

Chancellor's Scholarship

A tuition fee waiver worth up to GBP 2,000 is available for first-year international students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Deans Award for Academic Excellence Scholarship

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.

Global Leaders Scholarship

An award 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 the recipients will also showcase leadership potential.

International Baccalaureate 50th Anniversary Scholarship

Up to GBP 6,000 tuition fee waiver for first-year international students who demonstrate academic excellence in the IB.

Winning Women in Technology Scholarship

Ten female students who accept a paid industrial placement at J.P. Morgan's technology department as a software engineer will receive this scholarship. Worth GBP 3,000 for each year of study for three years.

Over the past ten years, more than GBP 450 million has been invested in facilities at the university's main campus. This ranges from a GBP 10.9 million arts and management building, the Edge, to a GBP 30 million Sports Training Village. Other facilities include:

• Library – open 24 hours a day, the library is home to an extensive collection of learning resources as well as study spaces and support staff
• Students' Union (SU) – the SU building consists of food outlets, a pub, a nightclub, the Student Centre and SU offices
• Dental Centre – NHS and private dental services
• Medical Centre – NHS treatment and services such as medical appointments, vaccinations, prescriptions and advice
• Chaplaincy – space and support for people with all faiths or no faith
• Learning Commons – across campus there are dedicated spaces where students can study independently or in groups

University sport

Bath is famous for its excellence in student sport. On campus, around 250 international-level athletics competitions are held, alongside national and regional teams in ten sports. The Sports Training Village is open to the entire community and features a gym, sport and fitness centre, and coaching, physiotherapy and sport science services.

Accommodation

International students can enjoy comfortable specially-designed accommodation either on-campus or within the city. Student housing suits a range of budgets and lifestyles, and accommodates those with a disability or medical condition.

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 a GBP 10.9 million arts and management building, and a GBP 30 million Sports Training Village. Students can take a tour through one of the Virtual Open Days.

Other facilities at the university include:

• Library – Open 24 hours a day with helpful support staff, it has an extensive collection of learning resources and study spaces
• Students' Union (SU) – The SU building has food outlets, pub, nightclub, the Student Centre and SU offices
• Dental Centre – NHS and private dental services
• Medical Centre – NHS treatment and services including medical appointments, vaccinations, prescriptions, and advice
• Chaplaincy – Space and support for people with all faiths or no faith
• Learning Commons – Dedicated spaces across campus where students can study independently or in groups

Accommodation

The university provides international students with specifically designed comfortable accommodation, 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.

Sport

Students can join one of 50 sports clubs run by the SU. Each club welcomes new members, whether they are a novice or a professional. All students can access the Sports Training Village, which hosts a gym, sports, and fitness centre, as well as coaching, physiotherapy, and sport science services.