Three of the Faculty’s subject areas are among the top 150 in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Mathematics is ranked joint 119th, an impressive jump after having ranked 151-200 last year.
Chemistry has risen to joint 140th, up 6 places from last year, and Pharmacy and Pharmacology has successfully maintained their place in the top 150.
Computer Science continues to rise substantially, ranking 251-300 in the Computer Science & information systems category, a huge improvement after ranking 351-400 last year, while rankings in Biological Sciences and Physics & Astronomy also saw a considerable rise on last year's position.
Professor Duncan Craig, Dean of the Faculty of Science, said:
I am extremely proud of the Faculty's rise in the QS subject rankings this year. This achievement not only reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff but also showcases the strength of our partnerships across both industry and academia.
I am delighted that our commitment to teaching and research is being recognised and I look forward to seeing the continued progression of the Faculty over the next 12 months and beyond.
Professor Tim Rogers, Head of Department of Mathematical Sciences, said of the Department's success:
I am thrilled that we have risen to 119th in the QS Subject Rankings. We are proud to not only be recognised for the outstanding quality of our teaching and research, but for the excellent reputation our graduates hold with employers.
We place a real emphasis on ensuring that our students are ready for either a career in industry or academia and I am delighted that the Department is being recognised for this career-centered approach.
On The Department of Computer Science's success, Head of Department Professor Eamonn O'Neill, said:
It's been a great year for Computer Science in the QS subject rankings, with Bath rising over 100 places. In that time, we've launched two new AI Master's courses and welcomed a new cohort of students in this exciting field.
Our ranking is testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone in the department not only to improve the reach and reputation of our research but to provide our graduates with the skills and experience to go on to exciting and impactful careers. I'm looking forward to seeing what the next 12 months bring.
These QS rankings are based on the analysis of the research output and reputation of over 6,000 worldwide institutions, providing a comparative analysis of university programmes within subject areas.
The uplift in rankings is achieved against a backdrop of stronger competition, with a 9% increase in the number of institutions ranked in 2026 compared to 2025.
These subject-specific rankings build on QS’s overall global university rankings, which placed the University of Bath in the top 150.