University of Bath

Overview

The University of Bath is a public research university located in Somerset, United Kingdom. Widely recognized for its excellence in teaching and research, the university consistently ranks as one of the world’s best universities. It offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses across three faculties: the Faculty of Engineering and Design, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Science.

As an international center for research and teaching excellence, the University of Bath delivers top-level educational programs across its academic departments, research institutes, and professional training services. Some of its major academic strengths lie in pharmacy, pharmacology, architecture, business management, and biosciences. The University of Bath also serves as home to multidisciplinary research centers, institutes, and groups.

Geographically located in a world heritage city, the University of Bath sits on a vibrant campus in Claverton Down, approximately 1.5 miles from the center of Bath. It has all the amenities and student facilities that students might need during their days, such as libraries, shops, lecture halls, and arts facilities. With sports being central to life at the campus, the university also boasts of the best sports facilities in the UK.

With more than 15,000 students, the university is known for being one of the best universities in the UK, especially in the fields of engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, and technology. It has more than 15 subjects rated excellent by various government assessments, making it a top-rated institution at national and international levels. The university also places a strong emphasis on vocational education and recommends students to take a one-year industry placement before the completion of their courses.

This placement scheme has allowed graduates of the university to become highly sought-after by employers from all over the globe. With the university’s world-class programs that are well attuned to meet the evolving needs of employers, graduates lay claim to some of the highest rates of employment and starting salaries in England. The University of Bath has also established strong links with private businesses, partnerships, and public sectors to provide students with more global employment opportunities.

Furthermore, the University of Bath enjoys a well-regarded reputation in various research fields. It has twice received a Queen's Anniversary Prize in recognition for its excellence, innovation, and positive impact on the community. With programs designed to address and solve global challenges, most of the university’s research projects have been classified as world-leading or internationally excellent based on the Research Excellence Framework 2014.