University of Bath

The University of Bath is a publicly funded research university located on Claverton Down in Bath, Somerset, England. Established by Royal Charter in 1966, it has grown into one of the United Kingdom's leading higher education institutions. The University offers more than 190 undergraduate degrees and a wide range of taught and research postgraduate programmes across four academic divisions: the Faculty of Engineering & Design, the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science, and the School of Management.

Bath is consistently ranked among the top 10 UK universities. In 2027 league tables, it is ranked 8th by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 8th by the Guardian University Guide, and 9th by the Complete University Guide. Globally, it ranks 125th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The University has been awarded triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 — the highest possible rating — covering overall assessment, student experience, and student outcomes. Additionally, 92% of Bath's research submitted to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

The University's main campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the city of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features extensive academic buildings, a world-class Sports Training Village, a library, arts centre (The Edge), Students' Union, and a range of student accommodation both on campus and in the city centre. Bath is ranked the second safest university city in England and Wales by the Complete University Guide 2025.

Bath graduates are highly valued by employers, with the University ranked joint 5th for career outcomes (Guardian 2027) and 91st for employer reputation (QS 2027). Bath has been ranked in the top 10 UK universities for graduate prospects for over a decade.