The University of Bath is consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and globally. In the 2023 QS World University Rankings, it was placed 179th worldwide. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 positioned it within the 201-250 band globally. Domestically, Bath ranks 8th in The Guardian University Guide 2023 and 9th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
Its strong reputation stems from excellence in research, teaching quality, and graduate employability. Rankings vary by criteria, but Bath maintains a top-10 UK position across major league tables.
