University of Bath
The University of Bath stands out as a top destination for international students, offering a perfect blend of academic excellence, career-focused opportunities, and campus life in a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Globally, Bath ranks within the world’s top 150 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, the second year in a row, reflecting its growing international reputation, and Bath holds a top‑10 position in all major UK league tables (7th in the Guardian and 8th in both the Times/Sunday Times and Complete University guides)
Bath is home to a vibrant international community, with over 21,000 students representing 152 different countries.
Fast Facts
Location
- Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
Number of students
21,340
International
5762, representing 152 different nationalities
Faculties
- Faculty of Engineering & Design
- Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Science
Key strengths in teaching and research
- Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Mathematics
- Technology
- Management
- Humanities
- Architecture
- Social Sciences
The QS Rankings place six subjects in the top-10 in the UK. These include:
Architecture & the Built Environment
Chemical Engineering
Mathematics
Business & Management Studies
Social Policy & Administration
Sports-related subjects
Research
87% of the university’s research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Guardian University Guide 2021 & Times Good University Guide 2021
UK Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017
Location
The University of Bath is located in the historic city of Bath, in Somerset. Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage city with a history going back to Roman times who established the city as a thermal spa city, hence the name. Bath is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations and full of wonderful sites to visit and experience. It has a rich and vibrant cultural scene, beautiful architecture and an eclectic mix of museums, coffee bars, restaurants, galleries and theatres.
Other information
Student Experience
- Bath is ranked 4th overall in the UK for student experience in the 2018 THE Student Experience Survey.
- Bath is known for its excellent sports facilities. Bath-based athletes won 6 medals in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. It’s facilities are regularly used for international athletics competitions and as a training ground for national and regional sports teams.
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Bath has various funding and scholarship arrangements in place for international students. Scholarships may be offered by the university itself, some by the British Government, whilst others are country-specific scholarships or study loans, part of an agreement with funding bodies across Latin America. Below is an overview of opportunities available to Latin American students interested in studying at the University of Bath.
For further information please do some research directly with these funding bodies, or contact the Inova Education team and we can assist you identifying opportunities available in your country. Note that in most cases you cannot apply for scholarships or study loans until after you have secured a university offer.
