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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.

Ranked 4th overall out of 122 in the THE Student Experience Survey 2018

Ranked 4th overall out of 122 in the THE Student Experience Survey 2018
Top 10. Ranked 6th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2019

Ranked 6th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2020
Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017

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

87% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent by the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2014

Prospectus

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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 or meet us at a location near you.

Ways to experience the University

Prospective applicants talking to a student ambassador at an Open Day

Find out how you can explore our campus, meet currents students and staff and learn what it's like to study at Bath as an undergraduate student.

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.

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.

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 provide 5 to 30-week courses that will help you to improve your English and academic skills to be ready for your studies at Bath

Exchange and visiting students

Learn more about studying at Bath as an Erasmus+, exchange or visiting student.

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.

Tuition fees

Home, EU and Overseas fees for courses and placements, with details of extra costs and payment methods.

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.

Tier 4 visa pilot

Guidance for one-year full-time master's course applicants applying for a Tier 4 visa.

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.

Brexit guidance

Find out how Britain's exit from the European Union could affect you.

Important information

There are some key things that you need to know before you apply for a place at Bath.

Admissions policy

Our policy on student recruitment, selection and admissions for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of study that lead to an award or qualification.

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.

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.


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