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The University of Bath ranks highly in the league tables of UK universities published by a number of national newspapers, including the Times, Independent and Guardian.
Its research is internationally respected, and its students are in demand by employers because of the high quality of the teaching offered here. The University has had close connections with industry and the public and voluntary sectors since its inception in 1966. It has developed strong links with universities abroad.
The University's buildings are set in an attractive campus about a mile from the centre of Bath, a World Heritage City. It is a safe and friendly campus with strong student services and good social opportunities. Its sports facilities are first-class.
We have almost 15,000 students, of whom:
- Undergraduates - 9,974
- Postgraduates 4,591
- Of all students:
- Male students - 53%
- Female students - 47%
- Of all postgraduates:
- Taught degrees - 3,478
- Research degrees - 1,113
Our campus overlooks the World Heritage City of Bath. It has outstanding sports facilities, a brand new Student Centre and a vibrant community culture.
It is one of the safest in the UK and was one of the first to be recognised with a national police security award.
We have a 24-hour library with more than 500 personal computers and laptop docking points, 13,000 electronic books and 1,000 journals The campus is constantly evolving. We are currently in the throes of completing a 110 million four year refurbishment and enhancement programme of our teaching, research, social and residential space. Our research excels across science, engineering, management, social sciences, and the humanities.
It is making a real impact on the world around us from helping to treat cancer to cutting emissions from cars that are harmful to health and the environment.
Over two thirds of our research areas are ranked in the top 10 nationally.
Our research grants and contracts portfolio is worth around 94 million.
We have ongoing research partnerships with industry, government bodies, charities and with universities, both in the UK and overseas.
 
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