Student satisfaction at the University of Bath has increased, with scores improving in six of the seven themes measured in the National Student Survey (NSS) compared with 2025.

The NSS was completed by 71% of Bath’s final-year undergraduate students.

Bath’s year-on-year improvement for student voice is particularly strong, rising by over seven percentage points since 2023.

The survey saw the University outperform sector benchmarks in four themes. Benchmarks are published by the Office for Students (OfS), who use them to make meaningful comparisons between higher education providers.

They are a form of weighted sector averages which are adjusted to account for differences in student and course characteristics.

  • Teaching on my course: 89.6% versus benchmark score of 87.54%
  • Learning opportunities: 85.1% versus benchmark score of 85.2%
  • Assessment and feedback: 76.5% versus benchmark score of 79.8%
  • Academic support: 92.3% versus benchmark score of 89.8%
  • Organisation and management: 80.2% versus benchmark score of 83.0%
  • Learning resources: 91.2% versus benchmark score of 89.4%
  • Student voice: 82.2% versus benchmark score of 80.2%

Professor Momna Hejmadi, Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), said: “We are delighted to see such positive feedback from our final-year students in this year’s National Student Survey, with scores improving across six of the seven measured themes. Of course, there is always more to do to retain our excellent reputation for student experience, and we will be working with colleagues to ensure we stay ahead of the curve.

“The continued improvement in our student voice score is particularly pleasing, reflecting our commitment to listening to students and working in partnership with them to enhance their experience.”

The National Student Survey (NSS) is an independent survey, commissioned by the Office for Students, that gathers final year undergraduate students' opinions on their learning experience. NSS results are available on the OfS website and the Discover Uni undergraduate course search.

The figures relate to all modes and all levels of undergraduate study, based on the taught student population.