| Location | Bath , United Kingdom | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 18868 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1885 | Estimated Cost of Living | 13632 GBP |
| Address | Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY United Kingdom |
The University of Bath is a public university located in Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1966, along with a number of other institutions following the Robbins Report. Like the University of Bristol and University of the West of England, Bath can trace its roots to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, established in Bristol as a school in 1595 by the Society of Merchant Venturers. The university's main campus is located on Claverton Down, a site overlooking the city of Bath, and was purpose-built, constructed from 1964 in the modernist style of the time.
In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, 32% of Bath's submitted research activity achieved the highest possible classification of 4*, defined as world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. 87% was graded 4*/3*, defined as world-leading/internationally excellent.
The annual income of the institution for 2017–18 was £287.9 million of which £37.0 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £283.1 million.
The university is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of MBAs, the European Quality Improvement System, the European University Association, Universities UK and GW4.
The University of Bath can trace its roots to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College (whose alumni include the physicists Paul Dirac and Peter Higgs), an institution founded as a school in 1595.and a technical school established in Bristol in 1856 which became part of the Society of Merchant Venturers in 1885. Meanwhile, in the neighbouring city of Bath, a pharmaceutical school, the Bath School of Pharmacy, was founded in 1907. This became part of the Technical College in 1929.
The college came under the control of the Bristol Education Authority in 1949; it was renamed then the Bristol College of Technology, and in 1960 the Bristol College of Science and Technology, when it became one of ten technical colleges under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education. The college was mainly housed in the former Muller's Orphanage at Ashley Down in Bristol, which still houses part of the City of Bristol College whilst the remainder has been converted into residential housing.
What makes the University special
Get to know the campus, where it is, and what makes Bath a great place to live and study.
Where Bath is located - The city of Bath is located in the South West of England, around 115 miles (185km) west of London, 110 miles (177km) south of the UK’s second biggest city, Birmingham, and 12 miles (19km) east of Bristol. It’s very easy to travel between Bath and London by train, with the journey taking around 80 minutes.
If you’re arriving in the UK by plane, London’s Heathrow Airport is just under a two-hour drive away. Our nearest airport is Bristol International Airport. There is also a regular bus service between the city and our campus that runs all week. The journey takes around 20 minutes during term time. You can also choose to cycle or walk.
A safe and welcoming community - On campus and around the city at all University sites, our security team works 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that students are safe both day and night. You’ll often see the team checking in at student accommodations and offering support to students.
The University today - Over half a century later, our commitment to offering high-quality degrees, taught by experts in their subject areas with connections to industry and research, is as strong today as it’s ever been. The majority of our undergraduate courses offer the option to take a placement, while some of our postgraduate courses offer a placement too.
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), 92% of our research was defined as world-leading or internationally excellent. You can read about how our research is changing the world for the better.
Clustered around its central parade, our campus has grown over the last 50 years, including the School of Management building that opened in 2022. However, the campus’s supportive community character remains central to who we are as a University.
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