The University of Bath has maintained its top 10 ranking in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026, remaining ninth in the United Kingdom.

The institution has also been shortlisted for the prestigious 2026 University of the Year award, in recognition of its strengths in graduate employability, reputation in science, technology and engineering and student experience.

Professor Phil Taylor, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, said:

We’re delighted to retain our top 10 ranking and to be shortlisted for University of the Year. This is a fantastic achievement, which reflects our consistent strengths as a university and the talent and hard work of our students and staff.

I am proud of the way Bath combines academic excellence with a vibrant campus life, preparing our graduates to thrive in their future careers and make a positive contribution to society.

Alastair McCall, editor of the Daily Mail University Guide, said:

Bath is an ever-present in the top 10 of the Daily Mail University Rankings, one of the greatest success stories among the 1960s generation of universities.

As it prepares to celebrate its 60th birthday next year, Bath was shortlisted for Daily Mail University of the Year 2026 in recognition of the outstanding educational and economic impact its academics and students make on the world on a daily basis.

The university is enjoying a moment with both applications and admissions at record levels. Students love their student experience here: outstanding academic facilities are complemented by social and sporting opportunities that rival the best on offer in British higher education.

Note: The Daily Mail University Guide is available online for subscribers, and will be published in the forthcoming print edition of the Mail on Sunday.