Bath isn’t just beautiful, it’s also a vibrant and exciting city to live and learn in.
Explore historical sights, spas, festivals, and a lengthy list of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants. See more of our suggestions for students in Bath.
We’ve also got plenty of special offers especially for students. Enjoy discounts on food and drink, key attractions and events, as well as some seasonal deals throughout the year.
There are two universities and several colleges, covering all types of study from undergraduate and postgraduate to part-time and vocational courses.
Universities
The University of Bath ranks highly on UK league tables with an overall student satisfaction rate of 86%, according to the 2022 National Student Survey. The University also features world-class sports facilities at its campus on Claverton Down, maintains a reputation for academic excellence, offers fantastic placement opportunities and achieves a high employability rate among graduates. A broad range of courses are offered, as well as many opportunities to study abroad and many societies to get involved in.
Bath Spa University is a popular modern university based to the west of the city near the pretty village of Newton St. Loe, which offers an assortment of flexible courses from creative, cultural studies to sciences and humanities. The university is proud of its supportive and caring relationship with all of their students.
Learn English
There are several language schools in Bath providing high quality English language courses, as well as opportunities to stay with a host family, offering a warm welcome to the city.
Two good starting points in the city are:
Bath Academy, an independent college and language school that specialises in a personalised, tailored education, located in the heart of Bath.
Languages United, an independent, friendly boutique school who are accredited by the British Council for teaching English.