🛁University of Bath

Bath, UK

QS World 2026 · #150

A campus university consistently ranked among the UK's best for graduate employability.

About Bath

Bath's single, self-contained campus and strong industry placement culture make it a consistent top performer in UK graduate employment rankings, particularly from its School of Management and Engineering departments. Sports Science is another notable strength, reflecting the university's Team Bath sporting facilities.

Why students choose it

  • Consistently ranked among the UK's best for graduate employability
  • Strong industry placement culture across most degrees
  • Notable Sports Science programme backed by Team Bath facilities

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Typical entry grades

AAA (A Level)  ·  IB 36

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£28,000–£38,000/yr

high tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Bath

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Bath's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics · TMUA / ESAT (top universities)

Architecture

⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation

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Typical entry: Portfolio

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Mathematics

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics · STEP / TMUA (top universities)

Psychology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Bath FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Bath as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Bath?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Bath expects around AAA at A Level or 36 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Bath's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Bath's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Bath cost for international students?

International tuition at Bath typically falls in the £28,000–£38,000/yr range (high tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Bath's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Bath?

Bath follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on Bath's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Bath?

UK universities, including Bath, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Bath known for?

A campus university consistently ranked among the UK's best for graduate employability. Bath's single, self-contained campus and strong industry placement culture make it a consistent top performer in UK graduate employment rankings, particularly from its School of Management and Engineering departments. Sports Science is another notable strength, reflecting the university's Team Bath sporting facilities.

Can I apply to Bath with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Bath accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Bath and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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