Rankings of University of Bath

The University of Bath is a university located in Bath, Somerset, which, in their own words, aims to deliver world-class research and teaching, and to benefit the wider population through their research, enterprise and influence. The main campus is based in Claverton Down, just 1.5 miles away from Bath city centre with its spectacular views and assorted activities to get up to in your free time.

Latest ranking updates for University of Bath
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings update. University of Bath achieves place 382.
  • December 2023: University of Bath ranks 442 in the latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap .
  • December 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Ranking position #92.
  • October 2023: New edition of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). University of Bath ranked #101.
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University rankings

    • #7 
    • #8 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #148 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #93 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #28 
    • #409 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #401 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #522 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #382 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #443 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #393 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #463 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #442 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #296 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #282 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #279 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #75 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #22 
    • #181 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #92 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #302 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #139 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 10 May, 2022]
    • #42 
    • #508 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #27 
    • #437 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #109 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #21 
    • #102 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #151 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #151 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #6 
    • #6 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Education

    • #3 
    • #3 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #13 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #90 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #171 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #3 
    • #3 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #301 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #8 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #11 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #201 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #241 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #275 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #207 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #215 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #361 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #451 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #281 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #298 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #301 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #7 
    • #8 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #18 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #10 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #15 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #301 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #6 
    • #7 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #101 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #108 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #228 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #21 
    • #301 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #6 
    • #9 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #126 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #201 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #299 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #8 
    Natural Sciences
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #22 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #7 
    • #8 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #25 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #26 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #156 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #229 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #5 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #6 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #97 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #166 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #151 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #244 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #6 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #120 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Bath

Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Business
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Sports Science
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#2 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Sociology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
Social Studies & Humanities
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Engineering
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Education
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Computer Science
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Mathematics
French CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Languages & Literature
Natural Sciences The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#8 
Natural Sciences

“I studied at this university as a mechanical engineer because it was rated among the very best for that specific degree, and now that I’m graduated I can confirm that. The facilities are top-notch, and I loved the modern, spacious lecture theatres.”

About University of Bath

PROS

  • Learners almost unanimously agree that the quality of the facilities is Bath’s greatest asset. Students highlight the lecture theatres and libraries in particular, as they provide the ideal study environment.
  • Student accommodation is homely and comfortable, and students are happy to spend their time on the visually stunning campus.
  • Has been ranked among the global top 200 by QS World University Rankings, and among the top 250 by Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • A common complaint is that the WiFi service tends to drop, which is frustrating for those who are using the internet to study.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1886
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1225 388 388
Address:
Claverton Down
BA2 7AY, Bath
England UK
Website:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.5)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
  • The University of Bath ranked 4th in the UK for student experience
  • Meet our Indian Students: International students at the University of Bath
  • Your student experience at the University of Bath
  • Student vlog: The transition to university
  • Studying Biomedical Sciences at Bath

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Bath for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
87 /100
1538 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 246 students of University of Bath participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Bath in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 83.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Bath

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
13615
postgraduates:
3470
Total:
17085
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2900
Mechanical Engineering:
1475
Economics:
1245
Computing:
1125
Mathematical Sciences:
1060
Psychology:
1045
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
985
Biosciences:
925
Politics:
815
Social Policy:
790
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
640
Architecture, Building and Planning:
610
Chemistry:
585
Physics and Astronomy:
555
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
540
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
540
Civil Engineering:
530
Education and Teaching:
325
Languages and Area Studies :
300
Allied Health:
90
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
875
India:
405
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
315
Malaysia:
190
United Arab Emirates:
135
Thailand:
120
Switzerland:
115
Singapore:
80
Taiwan:
70
Turkey:
60
United States:
60
Russia:
55
Nigeria:
50
Egypt:
40
Japan:
40
Canada:
30
Indonesia:
25
Vietnam:
25
Jordan:
25
Norway:
20
Qatar:
20
Pakistan:
20
Saudi Arabia:
20
Kenya:
20
Korea (South):
20
South Africa:
15
Lebanon:
15
Ghana:
15
Kazakhstan:
15
Mauritius:
15
Morocco:
15
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Kuwait:
10
Iran:
10
Bahrain:
10
Australia:
10
Oman:
10
Ukraine:
10
Mexico:
10
Myanmar (Burma):
10
Brazil:
10
Bermuda:
5
Peru:
5
Venezuela:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Maldives:
5
Israel:
5
New Zealand:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Philippines:
5
Nepal:
5
Albania:
5
Brunei:
5
Tanzania:
5
Sudan:
5
Namibia:
5
Malawi:
5
Botswana:
5
Algeria:
5
Belarus:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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University of Bath ranks #14 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Bath ranks #1 in Bath in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 4 universities in Bath.

University of Bath is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 31 rankings of University of Bath.

University of Bath achieved #5 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Bath.

University of Bath achieved the highest ranking for Sports Science. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Sports Science). See all subject rankings for University of Bath.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Bath ranks #1 among universities in Bath and #14 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Bath.

In our meta ranking University of Bath ranks #14 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Bath. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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