Living in Bath as a student
Find out what it's like to live in Bath and the South West while you study for your degree.
Studying at Bath as an international student
Discover what it's like to live and study at the University, from applying and funding your studies to joining our student community.
Our University ranking
We're highly ranked in independent league tables for overall performance, student satisfaction and graduate employment; we’re a university that's well-placed to help you succeed.
Joining the community
Become part of the Bath community. Find out what it's like to live in Bath as a student, where you can live on campus or in the city, and how our Security team and Students' Union look after our students.
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.
International Students Association (ISA)
The International Students Association (ISA) connects cultures through socials, support and representation to improve the international student experience.
Supporting you and your success
Be supported at Bath. See the support you can get as a student here, including help to improve your English, financial advice, and guidance to improve your wellbeing.
Supporting you during your studies
You can get advice, support, and guidance on an academic and personal level throughout your studies at Bath.
English Language
We can help you improve your English language and prepare you for the Cambridge English exam.
Wellbeing Service
We provide help and support to all students.
Disability Service
The Disability Service can provide advice and support for applicants and current students and information to staff.
Student Money Advice
The Money Advice team offers practical advice on managing money, funding and sourcing additional income during drop-in sessions and appointments.
Skills Centre
We provide pre-sessional, academic, mathematics, language and digital skills support and enhancement, both for your studies and future employment.
Our prospectuses
Order our undergraduate prospectus or download our master's prospectus, which is also available in Mandarin.
Order the 2022 undergraduate prospectus
Learn about our undergraduate courses starting in September 2022, hear from our current students, and get a taste of what it's like to live in Bath.
Download the 2021 Master's Prospectus
Request a download of our master's prospectus and learn about our courses starting in September 2021.
Download the 2021 Master's Prospectus in Mandarin
Request a download of our master's prospectus in Mandarin and learn about our courses starting in September 2021.
Experience the University
There are lots of ways you can find out what it's like to live and study in Bath. Take part in an online event, go on a virtual tour, or chat with some of our students.
Undergraduate virtual experience
If you can't come to visit us right now, there are other ways to connect with us and find out about our courses, campus and students.
Postgraduate virtual experience
We're unable to welcome you to campus right now, but in the meantime, get to know our courses, campus and students online.
Experience the University at a Postgraduate Virtual Open Day
Find out what it's like to study for a master's or doctoral degree at Bath at one of our online Postgraduate Open Days.
Virtual campus tour
Take a virtual tour of our campus, including the student accommodation buildings, teaching rooms, laboratories, and Sports Training Village.
International Summer School
A free, online programme for Year 12 (or equivalent) international students during which you can find out what it's like to be a student at the University.
International Student Conference Week
A series of webinars for Year 12 (or equivalent) international students to gain insight into being a student at the University of Bath.
Our international students' experiences
Read about the achievements of some of our international students and find out what they think about living and studying in Bath.
Applying to Bath and settling in as an international student
International student, Godfrey, talks about how he applied to Bath and his first few weeks at the University.
Adapting to a new country and a new way of learning
International student Tiffany Zhang talks about her experiences of moving to Bath, meeting other Chinese students, and adapting to online lectures.
PhD student Cassidy on studying cancer biology
Cassidy Bayley shares her experience applying to Bath from South Africa and studying in the Department of Biology & Biochemistry.
Tuition fees, funding, and extra costs
How the University determines your fee status and how this affects the tuition fees you pay. You can also find out about the funding available and the extra costs of studying at university.
Understanding your tuition fee status
How the University determines your fee status and how this affects the tuition fees you pay.
Tuition fees
Home, EU and Overseas fees for courses and placements, with details of extra costs and payment methods.
Scholarships for international undergraduate students
We offer scholarships aimed at overseas students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Taught postgraduate scholarships, bursaries, and other funding
Find out about the scholarships, bursaries, and other funding available to master's students to help fund your studies at Bath.
Find funding for Doctoral research
You could be considered for a studentship or scholarship to help you study at Bath.
Extra costs in addition to tuition fees
When you come to the University, you may have to pay for some things that your tuition fees do not cover.
Getting into Bath
Find out how to apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral study at Bath.
Applying for an undergraduate course
How to apply for our undergraduate courses through UCAS, including specific advice for international applicants and mature students.
Applying for a taught postgraduate course
How to apply for our taught postgraduate courses and accept an offer.
How to apply for doctoral study
Select a research programme and choose how you want to study. Find a supervisor and develop your own project or choose one of our academic-led projects.
The University of Bath International Foundation Year
The International Foundation Year is a one-year course, beginning in September, which will prepare you for entry onto your chosen degree.
Pre-sessional Programme
We offer courses to help you improve your English and academic skills before you start your studies at Bath.
International agents
You can get in touch with one of our official representatives in your country about studying at Bath.
Visas and immigration
Identify the type of visa that you need to be able to study at Bath, and any additional documents you may need to provide.
Student Immigration Service
We provide support to prospective and current international students, on all matters to do with student visas and immigration.
Visas
Find out which visa type you need, how to apply, and how our Student Immigration Service can help you with your visa questions.
Document checking for new Home and EU postgraduate students
If you are a new postgraduate student with Home or EU fee status, you may be required to complete a document checking session before you can start your course.
Exchange and visiting students
Learn more about studying at Bath as an Erasmus+, exchange, or visiting student.
Applying to study at Bath as an Erasmus+ or exchange student
How to apply for an Erasmus+ or exchange programme, the deadlines you need to know, and your visa and English language requirements.
Applying to study at Bath as a visiting student
How to apply for a visiting programme, the deadlines you need to know, and your visa and English language requirements.
Brexit guidance
Find out how Britain's exit from the European Union could affect you.
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.
Immigration information for prospective and current students about the UK leaving the EU
How prospective and current UK and EU students might be affected by Britain's exit from the EU.
Advice for current and prospective EU/EEA or Swiss students regarding Brexit
Information on how leaving the European Union affects EU and EEA students, tuition fees and loans and studying abroad.
Important information
Some important things that you need to know before you apply for a place at Bath.
Important terms and conditions for applicants
Essential legal information for all applicants, including important terms and conditions and requirements.
Admissions policy
Our policy on student recruitment, selection and admissions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study that lead to an award or qualification.
Undergraduate offer terms and conditions
The standard terms and conditions of an offer of a place at Bath, representing the agreement between you and the University.
Postgraduate offer terms and conditions
Postgraduate applicants should read these terms and conditions before deciding to accept our offer of admission.
Cancelling your place after accepting an offer
Your right to cancel your place at the University and how to do it.
Regulatory information
Read the policies we have in place to ensure the quality of education at Bath and the arrangements we make for students transferring from another institution or course.
Student Protection Plan (SPP)
This plan outlines the arrangements for ensuring the quality and continuation of education for all undergraduate, taught postgraduates and doctoral students.
Student transfer arrangements
Procedure for students wishing to transfer onto courses offered by other higher education providers or who are wishing to transfer onto a course at Bath.
About us
The University of Bath was established on Claverton Down in Bath in 1966. We are a campus university in the South West of England. Bath is only 1 hour and 25 minutes away from London by train.
We offer courses in engineering, humanities, management, science, and social sciences.
Social media
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