The University of Bath is a public research university located in Bath, England, that received its royal charter in 1966 as the Bath University of Technology. It can trace its roots back to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, which was established in Bristol in 1595. The university's main campus was purpose-built in a modernist style on Claverton Down, overlooking the city. The University of Bath has a total enrollment of 21,340 students, 27% of whom are international students from 152 countries.
The university is known for its emphasis on science, engineering, technology, management, and the social sciences. Courses have a strong vocational focus, with many students undertaking a one-year industry placement. Bath is highly regarded for its research, with 92% of it being classified as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Bath is ranked joint 132nd out of 1,501 universities worldwide. The University of Bath is also considered the 3rd safest university city in England and Wales.
