About the university
The University of Bath received its Royal Charter in 1966. It has about 21,500 students, most of them on a single green campus at Claverton Down, a short bus ride from the centre of Bath.
Bath is best known for engineering, computer science, management, economics and sport science, and for its placement year: most undergraduates spend a year working in industry or studying abroad. It is regularly placed in the UK top 10 by national league tables, and was 8th in both The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 and the Guardian University Guide 2027.
Indian students mainly look at Bath for one-year master's courses in data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, finance and management. Fees are higher than at many UK universities, but Bath offers a £5,000 Merit Scholarship that is applied automatically to eligible offer-holders from India in most faculties, and £10,000 Global Excellence and School of Management scholarships.
Bath is a small, historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its Roman Baths and Georgian architecture. It is safe and walkable, and Bristol and London are easy to reach by train.
- University status
- Royal Charter in 1966
- Type
- Public research university with its main campus at Claverton Down, on a hill above the city of Bath
- Total students
- 21,452 enrolled in 2025/26, including 5,051 postgraduates (university facts and figures)
- International students
- 26% of students come from outside the UK, from 152 nationalities
- Placements
- 62% of 2024/25 undergraduate graduates took a placement year or study abroad option
- Intakes
- September for almost all courses; some School of Management master's courses also have a January start
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
125 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
251–300 in the world
Complete University Guide (UK) 2027
9th of 130 UK universities
Guardian University Guide (UK) 2027
8th in the UK
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (UK) 2027
8th of 130 UK universities
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £31,500
- Duration
- 1 year (full time); 2-year version with professional placement
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component); PTE 62 (59 in each); TOEFL iBT 90 (21 in each)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £35,250
- Duration
- 1 year (full time); 2-year version with professional placement
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component); PTE 62 (59 in each)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £30,900
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component); PTE 62 (59 in each)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £32,300
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component); PTE and TOEFL iBT also accepted
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £35,650
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component); PTE and TOEFL iBT also accepted
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £30,100
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component); PTE and TOEFL iBT also accepted
- Postgraduate
MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
- Fee / year
- £35,250
- Duration
- 1 year (full time); 2-year version with professional placement
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component); PTE 62 (59 in each)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £32,300
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September 2027
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each component); PTE and TOEFL iBT also accepted
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | 1 year (full time); 2-year version with professional placement | £31,500 | ≈ ₹38.4 lakh |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | 1 year (full time); 2-year version with professional placement | £35,250 | ≈ ₹43 lakh |
| MSc Computer Science | 1 year (full time) | £30,900 | ≈ ₹37.7 lakh |
| MSc Business Analytics | 1 year (full time) | £32,300 | ≈ ₹39.4 lakh |
| MSc Finance | 1 year (full time) | £35,650 | ≈ ₹43.5 lakh |
| MSc Management | 1 year (full time) | £30,100 | ≈ ₹36.7 lakh |
| MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering | 1 year (full time); 2-year version with professional placement | £35,250 | ≈ ₹43 lakh |
| MSc International Management | 1 year (full time) | £32,300 | ≈ ₹39.4 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of Bath with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- Full-time taught master's starting in 2027 (Engineering & Design, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science)
Bath Merit Scholarship
Value: £5,000 off tuition fees
Eligibility: Overseas fee-paying offer-holders permanently living in a listed country, including India, who took their whole degree there and have an outstanding academic record. Applied automatically; no separate application.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Full-time taught master's starting September 2027 (Engineering & Design, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science)
Bath Global Excellence Scholarship
Value: £10,000 off tuition fees (up to 250 awards)
Eligibility: Offer-holders with strong academic results and a record of achievement. Competitive; you cannot hold it together with the Merit Scholarship.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Full-time School of Management master's (September or January)
School of Management MSc scholarships
Value: £10,000 for most awards; up to £15,000
Eligibility: UK and international offer-holders. Awards include Academic Excellence and Outstanding Individual scholarships, each with up to 20 places for September 2027.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Full-time and Executive MBA
Bath MBA scholarships
Value: Up to £15,000
Eligibility: MBA candidates with strong professional experience and leadership potential.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bath accepts the Class 12 (XII Standard) certificate. Offers are based on the average of your best four subjects, usually 75% to 85% depending on the course, for CBSE and CISCE boards. Other boards are considered but requirements may differ.
- Some courses need specific marks in individual subjects, for example Mathematics for computer science and engineering.
- Apply through UCAS. All undergraduate courses on this page start in September 2027.
Postgraduate
- For most master's courses Bath typically asks Indian applicants for a first class bachelor's degree. Some courses accept less: MSc Data Science, for example, asks for Second Division or 6.0 on a 10-point scale.
- Upload your university's grading scale with your transcript when you apply.
- MSc Management is for graduates of subjects other than business or management. The full-time MBA needs at least three years of work experience after graduating; GMAT is not required.
- Offer-holders pay a non-refundable £2,500 deposit to secure a place, which is deducted from the tuition fee.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree transcripts, certificate and your university's grading scale (for master's)
- English test score, taken within 24 months of the course start
- Personal statement
- References and CV where the course asks for them
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component for most master's and many undergraduate courses; BSc Economics asks for 7.0 with 6.5 in each |
| PTE Academic | 62 overall with at least 59 in each element for science and engineering master's; 69 (62 in each) for the MBA |
| TOEFL iBT | 90 overall with at least 21 in each component for science master's such as MSc Data Science |
| Class 12 English (master's) | If you graduated in the last 5 years from an Indian university that teaches in English and reached the required level in Class 12 English, Bath may be able to assess your English without a test |
| Pre-sessional English | Available if you need to improve your English before starting |
Accommodation and living costs
Bath manages rooms on campus and in the city centre. Postgraduate contracts in 2026/27 run for 51 weeks, from mid-September. Prices below are the university's published 2026/27 weekly rates; 2027/28 prices are not yet published.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Pulteney Court standard room (city)£9,282 to £9,435 for 51 weeks | £182–185per week | ≈ ₹22,204 – ₹22,570 |
| Clevelands Building en suite (city)£11,832 for 51 weeks | £232per week | ≈ ₹28,304 |
| Green Park House studio (city)£14,076 for 51 weeks | £276per week | ≈ ₹33,672 |
| Polden en suite (campus)£15,045 for 51 weeks | £295per week | ≈ ₹35,990 |
Campus and location
Most teaching happens on the single Claverton Down campus on the edge of the city, with regular buses to the city centre, where several postgraduate halls are.
- Compact campus with teaching buildings, library, halls and sports facilities close together.
- The School of Management building, opened in 2022, includes a 250-seat auditorium and an Employability Hub.
- Computer science students can use purpose-built teaching labs, a maker lab and an in-house GPU cluster.
- Large sports facilities on campus, used by students and elite athletes.
- Bath was ranked the 2nd safest university town or city in England and Wales in 2025 by the Complete University Guide, as quoted by the university.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Bath's placement year and strong links with employers are a big part of its reputation. The Guardian University Guide 2027 places Bath joint 5th in the UK for career outcomes. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide for the current rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time UK-based graduates in high-skilled work 15 months after graduating | 87% | University of Bath facts and figures (Graduate Outcomes) |
| Graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within 15 months | 88% | Guardian University Guide 2027, quoted by the University of Bath |
| MSc Management graduates (2024) employed or with a job offer six months after finishing | 97% | University of Bath MSc Management course page |
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FAQs
How much does a master's at Bath cost?
For 2027/28, international fees for the master's courses on this page range from £30,100 (MSc Management, MSc Marketing) to £35,650 (MSc Finance, MSc Accounting and Finance). The full-time MBA is £39,700.
Do Indian students get an automatic scholarship?
India is on the list for the £5,000 Bath Merit Scholarship, which is applied automatically to eligible offer-holders with an outstanding academic record on full-time master's courses outside the School of Management. School of Management courses have their own scholarships of £10,000 or more.
What marks do I need for a master's?
Bath usually asks Indian applicants for a first class bachelor's degree, though some courses accept less (MSc Data Science asks for Second Division or 6.0 on a 10-point scale). Check the entry requirements tab on each course page.
Can I skip IELTS with my Class 12 English marks?
Possibly, for master's courses. If you graduated in the last 5 years from an English-medium Indian university and reached the required Class 12 English level, Bath may assess your English without a test.
Is there a January intake?
Most Bath courses start only in September. A few School of Management master's courses also have a January start; check the course page.
How much is university accommodation?
Postgraduate rooms in 2026/27 cost from about £182 a week in the city centre, on 51-week contracts. Campus en suite rooms in Polden are £295 a week.
Sources
- University of Bath: MSc Data Science (2027 entry) (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: Faculty of Science taught postgraduate fees 2027/28 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: Faculty of Engineering & Design taught postgraduate fees 2027/28 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: School of Management taught postgraduate fees 2027/28 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: undergraduate fees for 2027 starters (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: entry requirements for international students (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: Bath Merit Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: Bath Global Excellence Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: School of Management MSc funding and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: postgraduate accommodation prices 2026/27 (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: facts and figures (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bath: rankings and reputation (opens in a new tab)
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