The University of Bath has been placed 8th among 123 institutions in The Guardian University Guide 2027, reinforcing its position as one of the UK's leading universities during its 60th anniversary year.

The ranking comes alongside recognition for Bath's outstanding student experience, with the University rated number one in the UK for graduate happiness.

Students' career prospects also ranked among the nation's strongest, with Bath placed joint fifth for the proportion of graduates progressing into graduate-level employment within 15 months of completing their studies.

Professor Phil Taylor, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, said: "To be recognised once again as one of the UK's top universities is a wonderful achievement.

"These results highlight the value of a degree from Bath and reflect not only academic excellence, but also the quality of the overall student experience. Being rated as the university with the UK's happiest graduates, alongside some of the strongest graduate employment outcomes in the country, shows the lasting impact a University of Bath education can have.

"These results are a tribute to the dedication and expertise of our staff, and to the ambition and talent of our students. Together, they help create a community in which people can thrive academically, professionally and personally."

Seven subjects achieved top-five national rankings:

The Guardian University Guide ranks universities across eight measures to form an overall score out of 100. Among the measures considered are student feedback on teaching and results from the annual National Student Survey (NSS). The rankings also consider teaching resources, group sizes and the likelihood of students continuing on their course. A value-added measure is included to assess students' academic progress in relation to their entry grades.

The Guardian ranking follows a series of recent successes for Bath, including a rise to joint 125th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, underscoring the University's growing reputation both in the UK and internationally.