Built as a self-contained community-focused campus on a hill above the west of the city, and granted its Royal Charter in 1966, the University of Bath was established to:
‘advance learning and knowledge by teaching and research, particularly in science and technology, and in close association with industry and commerce.'
This focus on degrees with industry relevance is why, from the beginning we offered courses with professional placements, enhancing academic excellence with real-world experience. You can find out more about our history.
The University today
Over half a century later, our commitment to offering high-quality degrees, taught by experts in their subject areas with connections to industry and research, is as strong today as it’s ever been. The majority of our undergraduate courses offer the option to take a placement, while some of our postgraduate courses offer a placement too.
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 92% of our research was defined as world-leading or internationally excellent. You can read about how our research is changing the world for the better.
Clustered around its central parade, our campus has grown over the last 50 years, including a spacious new School of Management building that opened in 2022. However, the campus’s supportive community character remains central to who we are as a University.
A safe and welcoming community
On campus and around the city at all University sites, our security team works 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that students are safe both day and night. You’ll often see the team checking in at student accommodations and offering support to students.
