Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Bath. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 11 | $41,748 | See → |
| Social sciences | 11 | $31,648 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $44,711 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 8 | $39,997 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $44,711 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 7 | $37,439 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 7 | $44,711 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $39,997 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $34,544 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | $39,997 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 3 | $38,718 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $31,648 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $26,665 | See → |
Costs and entry
3 courses mention scholarships. 4 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Bath
The job market for the University of Bath's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Bath cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $39,997 a year; half of the University of Bath's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $37,439 and $42,994. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $44,711, arts, design & creative studies $26,665.
How is the University of Bath ranked?
The University of Bath is ranked #132 by QS (2026), #251–300 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #8 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #8 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#12) and Architecture / Built Environment (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Bath need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (115 of the 125 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Bath offer?
80 postgraduate courses across 13 fields; the largest are business & management (11), social sciences (11) and computer science & data technology (8).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Bath's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.