University of Bath School of Management

Location Bath, England
Established 1966
Famous Courses MBA, Masters in Management
Key Information
Location Bath, England
Established 1966
Famous Courses MBA, Masters in Management

Overview

The University of Bath School of Management is one of the leading business schools in the UK, currently ranked 1st for Marketing, 2nd for Accounting and Finance, and 3rd for Business and Management Studies (CUG 2024) in the UK. Bath is also a leading centre for research. In the latest Research Excellence Framework, 56% of submissions met the 4* standard (the highest possible). The university aims high with research, wanting to influence change in the world around us.

The School of Management offers a range of business, management, accounting and finance degrees:

The University of Bath holds a Gold award in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework, meaning it consistently delivers outstanding teaching and learning to students.

Services for International Students

Students studying at the Bath School of Management have access to the same services as the University of Bath students. These include

International Student Advice Team (ISAT): This dedicated team provides advice on a range of topics, including immigration, visas, and adapting to life in the UK.

Student Immigration Service: The Student Immigration Service offers expert advice on applying for visas, extending visas, and complying with UK immigration regulations.

International Welcome Programme: The University runs a comprehensive welcome programme for new international students, which includes airport pick-ups, orientation sessions, and social events to help students integrate into university life.

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Ranking

School Rankings

  • 1st in the UK for Marketing in The CUG 2025, a position held since 2017
  • 2nd in the UK for Accounting and Finance in The CUG 2025
  • 2nd for Business and Management Studies in The CUG 2025
  • 3rd in the UK for Business and Management in The Guardian University Guide 2025

Master's Rankings

  • Top 50 in the world and UK top 10 for our MSc in Marketing in the QS Business Master’s rankings 2025
  • Top 100 in the world and UK top 10 for our MSc in Business Analytics in the QS Business Master's rankings 2025
  • Top 100 in the world and UK top 10 for our MSc in Management in the QS Business Master's rankings 2025
  • Top 100 in the world and UK top 20 for our MSc Finance courses in the QS Business Master’s rankings 2025
  • Top 100 in the world and top 10 in the UK in the Financial Times Masters in Management rankings 2024

MBA Rankings

  • Top 40 in Europe and top 130 in the world in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
  • Accredited by EQUIS, the European Foundation for Management Development's quality inspectorate 
  • Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), the hallmark of quality in MBA provision
  • A member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools

Accommodation

Overseas postgraduate students who have not previously studied at Bath will also be offered a place in off-campus accommodation for up to one academic year. Over 2,000 self-catering rooms are provided on campus, and a further 1,000 rooms are available in the city centre.

Location

Bath is famous for its natural hot springs and Georgian architecture. It’s so special it’s the only entire UK city with a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bath is a centre for tourism, with plenty to see and do, and is also close to areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Bath is a campus university, meaning all teaching, leisure, and research facilities are in one place. The school is surrounded by greenery, has a vibrant community atmosphere, and has an award-winning Students’ Union £35 million Sports Training Village, all located within a five-minute walk of each other. In 2023, the CUG ranked Bath the second safest university town or city in England and Wales.

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 My consultant was very helpful and motivating. She helped me every step of the way, even when the deadline was so close. I feel I could not have done it without her. I'd highly recommend this service to any and all of my many friends interested.  

Catherine Paulus Business Management BSc, King’s College London

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