Order the 2021 undergraduate prospectus
Learn about our undergraduate courses starting in September 2021, hear from our current students, and get a taste of what it is like to live in Bath.
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.
Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017
87% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent by the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2014
Our prospectuses
Order our undergraduate prospectus or download our master's prospectus, which is also available in Mandarin.
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 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.
Chat with our students
Ask us your questions about courses and university life at Bath.
Choose Bath
You'll get a great experience living and studying at Bath. You can explore the South West of England and enjoy life on campus and in the city. We'll support your academic progress and prepare you for your future career.
His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex, Chancellor of the University of Bath
Watch His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex, explaining why Bath is such a special place to be a student or academic.
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.
Rankings and reputation
Our awards, accolades and league table rankings in university guides.
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 agents
You can get in touch with one of our official representatives in your country about studying at 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.
Bath School of Management graduate devotes skills to building education in her Afghanistan homeland
Farishta Hellali graduated with an MSc in Advanced Management Practice in 2013
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.
Meet our International Undergraduate Student Ambassadors
Email a student from your country to find out more about studying at Bath.
Pre-university courses
We offer a range of courses designed to help you improve your English language or get you ready for study at Bath.
Pre-sessional Programme
We offer courses to help you improve your English and academic skills before you start your studies at Bath.
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.
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.
Tuition fees, funding and extra costs
Details about how the University determines your fee status and how this affects the tuition fees you pay. You can also research the funding available to you and the extra costs of university study.
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.
Undergraduate scholarships, bursaries, and other funding
See the scholarships and bursaries available at Bath and find out whether you could be considered for funding to help towards the costs of undergraduate study.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Document checking for new international undergraduate and postgraduate students
If you have an overseas fee status or need immigration permission to study in the UK, you must complete a document checking session before starting your course.
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.
Important information
There are some key things that you need to know before you apply for a place at Bath.
Important terms and conditions for undergraduate applicants
Essential legal information for all undergraduate 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.
Update for undergraduate offer holders on plans in place for September 2020 start
Message from Professor Bernie Morley, Deputy Vice Chancellor & Provost, sent 2 June 2020 to provide information about the shape of the 2020/2021 academic year.
Update for postgraduate offer holders on plans in place for September 2020 start
If you have an offer to start your master’s studies at Bath in 2020, read the letter from Professor Bernie Morley, Deputy Vice Chancellor & Provost.
Update for new and returning undergraduate and continuing postgraduate students about September 2020
Watch Professor Bernie Morley, Deputy Vice Chancellor & Provost, provide information on what the 2020/2021 academic year will look like.
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 science.
Social media
The following accounts represent the University on social media. Follow us and find out what's going on at Bath.