University of Bath

The University of Bath is home to 15,000 students, including 4,000 international students from more than 100 different countries. Approximately 30 per cent of our students are studying towards postgraduate degrees and we offer a wide range of opportunities for study in engineering, humanities and social sciences, management and the sciences. There is a strong professional emphasis to our programmes, making our graduates among the most employable in the UK.

The University occupies a modern parkland campus two kilometres from the centre of the city. Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage City and hosts many visitors exploring the grand Georgian architecture of the Royal Crescent, the Roman baths and numerous museums. Bath Spa mainline station is on the London to Bristol railway line. Half-hourly services run to central London, a journey which takes approximately 90 minutes.

Academic strengths

Bath has consistently been ranked among the best UK universities by independent league tables and is invariably placed in the top 10 per cent of UK institutions when rankings are published. This year Bath has been crowned The Sunday Times University of Year for 2011-2012 which recognizes the university''s all-round excellence, encompassing a range of aspects including research, teaching, employability and the student experience.

You can search the programmers we offer at www.bath.ac.uk/study/pg

The University receives millions of pounds in research grants each year, with much of this money coming from industry. We have ongoing research partnerships with private companies, government bodies, charities and with universities, both in the UK and overseas. Over two thirds of our research areas are ranked in the top 10 nationally and considered to be internationally recognised or world-leading in terms of originality, significance or rigour.

Facilities

The University has recently made a major investment in its postgraduate community through the building of a brand new Graduate Centre. The Centre is the University's social, training and academic hub for postgraduate life at the university. The Students' Union also boasts a new £5.5 million Student Centre which has created additional social space for students and provides a dynamic focal point for student life on campus. It also manages the University's sports teams which are ranked in the top five nationally in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS).

For more information about student life at Bath please see www.bath.ac.uk/study/pg/studentlife

The University is home to a world-class £35 million Sports Training Village facility which is also one of British Swimming's five Training Centres. In the run up to London 2012, we are proud to have been chosen as the venue to host the GB Paralympics team's preparation camps. We will also be the training base for the Malaysian Olympic team.

Find out what the Sports Training Village has to offer at www.teambath.com/facilities/our-facilities/sports-training-village/

The Library is one of only two in the UK to be open 24 hours a day throughout the year. It has a stock of more than 400,000 books and periodicals, 13,000 electronic books and 1,000 journals. It can also seat over 1000 readers including 500 PC workstations and lap-top docking points. Our Innovation Centre provides office space, mentoring and business expertise to over 60 hi-tech, high growth companies and supports staff and students wishing to launch new businesses.

The campus is constantly evolving. We are currently in the process of completing a £110 million four year refurbishment and enhancement programme of our teaching, research, social and residential space.

Student life

The International Office and Student Services Centre support international students at the University and help them to have a successful and enjoyable time while they are at Bath. There is an orientation programme at the beginning of each academic year, including an airport pick-up service.

The International Student Advisors also run a year-round drop-in advisory service where students are welcome to seek information and confidential advice. A series of trips to places of interest are organised throughout the year. A popular student mentoring scheme, LINC (Living In a New Culture) enables international students to get to know British students when they arrive in the UK.

There is a strong support network for students throughout their studies including the International Students Association and the Postgraduate Association. Our Students' Union has been recognised as one of the best in the UK, ranked in the top three by the National Union of Students (NUS).

Contact details

International Office
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath BA2 7AY

Tel +44 (0)1225 386832
Email international-office@bath.ac.uk
Web: www.bath.ac.uk/international

For more information about our Postgraduate Association please visit www.bathstudent.com/pga and for the International Student Association please visit www.bathstudent.com/isa