University Guide
University of Bath
The University of Bath received its Royal Charter in 1966 and celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. Its main campus at Claverton Down sits on the eastern side of Bath, bringing together teaching facilities, accommodation and student activities. Courses span engineering, management, science, humanities and social science, with many offering placements that let you put your learning into practice before graduating.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the University of Bath.
Rankings
Bath ranks eighth in both the Guardian University Guide 2027 and The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027, and ninth in the Complete University Guide 2027. It also places 125th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Explore its latest rankings for more detail.
Employability
Most Bath undergraduate courses offer a professional placement, giving students the chance to apply their knowledge in a workplace and explore a potential career. The Careers service helps with applications, job hunting, interviews and career decisions. Its graduate support has no time limit, so you can continue accessing advice and appointments throughout your working life.
Fees
Standard full-time Home undergraduate tuition fees are £9,790 for 2026/27, with £10,050 published for 2027/28. International and postgraduate fees vary by programme, and placement or study-abroad years can have different charges. Check Bath’s tuition fee information for your course and starting year, including additional expenses. Fees may increase annually during your studies.
Bursaries
The Bath Bursary supports eligible Home undergraduates with assessed household incomes of £30,000 or less. For students who started from September 2024, first-year support includes £1,000 cash, £1,000 campus credit and a £750 rent reduction if living in university-housed accommodation. Later years spent studying in Bath receive £1,000 cash and £1,000 campus credit. Assessment is automatic when the required student finance information is shared. The competitive Gold Scholarship Programme offers support worth up to £5,000 annually alongside mentoring and development activities; it cannot be combined with the Bath Bursary.
Accommodation
Bath offers accommodation on campus and in the city, including shared-bathroom rooms, en-suite options and studios. For 2026/27, published weekly rents include single rooms with shared bathrooms from £163 and single en-suite rooms at Osborne House for £210. Many undergraduate contracts run for 38 weeks, with some lasting 40 or 51 weeks. Utilities, Wi-Fi and contents insurance are included. Selected residences also require an additional Eat and Drink credit package, so compare the full contract cost. For 2026 entry, eligible first-year firm-choice undergraduates had to apply by 1 July for guaranteed accommodation. Check the conditions for your entry year, or explore student accommodation in Bath through AFS.
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Students' Union
The SU Bath offers over 100 societies alongside sports clubs, volunteering, student representation and social events. Its societies cover academic interests, cultures, hobbies and creative activities, making it easier to meet people beyond your course. The Advice and Support Centre also provides confidential, independent guidance with student concerns, including academic and accommodation issues.
Famous for
Bath is particularly known for sport and its Sports Training Village, which welcomes students alongside elite athletes. Facilities include a 50-metre swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, athletics facilities and a gym. Sports Science and Marketing both rank first in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027.
News
In October 2026, Bath welcomed former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres to Bath Abbey for the final event in its 60th-anniversary Adelard Series. Students, local young people, researchers and community members joined the discussion, which explored how the next generation can help lead climate action and turn concern into practical change.
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"Bath is a major tourist city, with visitors coming from all over the world to see its famous landmarks. Packed with contemporary culture and rich history, students are spoilt for choice."
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