The University of Bath is a public research university in Bath, England, famous for engineering, management, science and sport — and for the placement year that most of its degrees include. Bath is a small, beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city, and the university's campus sits on a hill above it with some of the best sports facilities in the country.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Bath, England, UK |
| Type | Public research university |
| Overseas undergraduate tuition (2026-27) | Band 1 (humanities & social sciences) £25,400; Band 2 (economics & management) £28,650; Band 3 (science, engineering, health, psychology) £32,000 |
| Overseas undergraduate tuition (2027-28) | Band 1 £26,150; Band 2 £29,500; Band 3 £32,950 |
| MBA (2026-27) | £38,950 (12-month full-time) |
| Home tuition (2026-27) | £9,790 |
| Annual fee rise | Up to 8% a year for continuing students |
Programmes
Bath is strongest in mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, economics, management, psychology and sport and exercise science. The School of Management is one of the UK's best, and the MSc Business Analytics costs £31,700 for 2026-27 entry. Most undergraduate degrees offer a placement year in industry, and the university's links with employers are a major reason its graduates do well. Placement-year fees are reduced: for example, a thick sandwich placement in humanities costs £7,055 and in economics £7,960.
Fees and funding
Overseas students pay in three bands. For 2026-27: Band 1 (humanities and social sciences) £25,400, Band 2 (economics and management) £28,650, Band 3 (science, engineering, health and psychology) £32,000. For 2027-28 the bands rise to £26,150, £29,500 and £32,950. Taught postgraduate courses range from about £25,000 for online MSc programmes up to £38,950 for the full-time MBA. The School of Management offers merit scholarships, but the 2026-27 window closed on 12 June 2026, so January and September 2027 entrants should check the current scholarship list before applying. Budget for fee rises of up to 8% a year in later years of your course.
Admission
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS (equal consideration 13 January 2027, fee £34.50). Postgraduate applications go directly to Bath. The main intake is September 2027, with a January 2027 School of Management MSc intake also available. A Student visa costs £558, the Immigration Health Surcharge is £776 a year, and maintenance funds of £1,203 a month outside London apply from 30 November 2026. Bath is competitive — strong grades and a clear personal statement matter.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bath cost? Overseas undergraduate tuition is £25,400–£32,000 in 2026-27, rising to £26,150–£32,950 in 2027-28, depending on the subject band.
What is Bath best for? Engineering, computer science, management, economics, psychology and sport — with placement years across most degrees.
Does Bath offer scholarships? Yes, including School of Management merit awards, but windows close early — check the current list before you apply.
Is Bath expensive to live in? Bath is a small city and cheaper than London, but it is not the cheapest UK city. Budget carefully for rent.
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Sources and verification: University of Bath official tuition-fee pages (2026-27 bands £25,400 / £28,650 / £32,000; 2027-28 bands £26,150 / £29,500 / £32,950; MBA £38,950; placement fees). Confirm your course's band on bath.ac.uk.