International Exchange Programme
Contact us
Silvana Stanford
(Student Exchanges Manager)
Clare Woolfe
(International Relations Administrator)
International Exchange Programmes for our undergraduate students
Students coming to Bath on Exchange
The following section contains important information for students from our partner institutions who are interested in coming to the School of Management on exchange for one semester or an academic year.
Why choose Bath?
The School of Management is one of the most highly ranked business schools in the UK. We have top ratings for teaching and research - View the league tables. Our graduates are targeted by top recruiters and we maintain close links with business and industry. The University of Bath offers superb study and leisure facilities in England's only World Heritage City - Bath.
Taking part on the exchange programme is an invaluable experience that will expand your knowledge of international business, enhance your CV, and enrich your life on a personal and professional level.
Courses for Exchange Students
Exchange students must take the majority of their courses from year 2 & 3 (MN2 coded courses) and year 4 (MN3 coded courses) from the undergraduate degrees. MN1 and MN5 coded courses are not available to exchange students.
See list of courses here:
English Language and British Culture & Literature courses
Admissions Procedure
1. Students must first be nominated by their home institution.
2. Complete the application form.
I would like to thank all of you for an amazing semester abroad! The months at the University of Bath were probably the most inspiring time of my academic career so far!
Martin Bauch
Academic and Language Requirements
You will be expected to have achieved a high academic standard in your studies at your home institution and a similar level of attainment in your pre-university education to that required of full-degree entrants to the University of Bath.
Students whose first language is not English will be required to have achieved the marks listed below on one of the following English Language Tests:
- 6.5 overall in IELTS
- 237 in the computer based in TOEFL
- 92 score in an internet based TOEFL
- 580 paper based TOEFL with at least a 4 in essay writing
- C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR)
Getting here
London is approximately 75 minutes and the city of Bristol is 15 minutes from Bath by train. Bristol International Airport is convenient for flying to and from a wide range of European destinations, as well as the USA. Maps and guides can be found here.
Orientation & Information Sessions
The School of Management holds introductory sessions for exchange students at the beginning of each semester. Later on in the semester we hold a workshop on the UK‘s academic system which will give you a better idea about what it is expected of you in terms of coursework, such as essay writing and exams.
Useful Information
Fact Sheet for International Academic Exchange
Semester Dates & Academic Year Charts - detailed information about teaching, vacation and examination dates
The Library - a guide to the 24 hour library and learning centre
Guide to Student Support Services - list of support services and amenities
Accommodation - a guide to student housing services
I have met so many incredible people and learned so many new things about a culture completely different to my own.
Guro Stuan
HousingAnywhere is a student-to-student accommodation website where students going abroad on exchange can sublet their rooms on a short term basis. You can start to use Housing Anywhere after you have been registered with the University of Bath
Contact us
Silvana Stanford
(Student Exchanges Manager)
Clare Woolfe
(International Relations Administrator)
