Information for Parents

Information to help you support your child through the application process.

Choosing Bath

Bath is a great place to live and study. We'll support your child's academic progress and prepare them for their future career.

Rankings and reputation

Our awards, accolades and league table rankings in university guides.

Study at Bath

We've achieved a lot in our 50-year history. We're here to help our students achieve their dreams. Join us to write your next chapter.

Parents and families of International students

Find out about visas, fees and studying at Bath as an international student.

Visas and immigration

Find out whether you need a visa to study at Bath, what type of visa you need and how to apply for it.

Studying as an international student at Bath

Discover what it's like to live and study at the University of Bath, from applying and funding your studies to joining our student community.

Guidance videos on UK’s exit from EU

UKCISA, UUK, the NUS and the British Council have created some films to answer your questions about studying in the UK as an EU national post 31 January 2020.

Our campus and living in Bath

The University of Bath is a campus university within easy reach of the city.

Safety and security at the University

Bath offers one of the safest University campuses and cities in the UK. Find out what our Security team does to make the University as safe as possible.

Living in the city of Bath and the South West

Bath is a modern city with a rich history and holds UNESCO World Heritage status.

Students make up around a quarter of the city of Bath's population. Find out what Bath and the South West have to offer you as a student living here.

Choose your student accommodation options

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Look at our student accommodation to help you decide where you'd like to live, on campus or in the city.

Finance and Funding

Learn about the costs of studying and find out if your son or daughter is eligible for a bursary, scholarship or student loan.

Student loans for undergraduate courses

If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Applying

Guidance and information about the undergraduate application process.

Deciding whether to take a gap year

You may choose to take a year out (gap year) before starting university, to enhance your CV, gain experience or learn new skills.

Understanding mitigating circumstances for undergraduate applicants

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, find out more about what we consider as mitigating circumstances and how to tell us about your circumstances.

Starting university

Information about starting University, including moving into your accomodation.

Moving into campus accommodation for the first time

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What you need to do before you leave home, when to arrive on campus, where to park and what to do once you're here.

Moving into University accommodation in the city for the first time

A student moving into John Wood Court in the city of Bath

What you need to do before you leave home, when to arrive, and what to do once you're here.

Contact Us

We offer information, advice and guidance to students and their families on accessing Higher Education.