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June 23, 2025
Bath in top 10% of universities worldwide in latest rankings
The University of Bath has been ranked 132 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 – this result places Bath within the top 10% of universities ranked worldwide.
This new placing demonstrates a rise of 18 places from last year, reflecting the University of Bath’s growing global reputation for research and education excellence.
Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Phil Taylor, says, “This is the highest ranking the University has received since QS began publishing independent rankings in 2010. It also marks the third consecutive year that we have been ranked among the world’s top 150 universities.” Professor Taylor continues, “I am extremely proud that we are on an upward trajectory in the QS World University Rankings, now positioned 132 worldwide. This growing international recognition builds on our strong national reputation and reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence – through impactful research and graduates who are in high demand around the world.”
These rankings – published annually by global higher education analytics provider QS Quacquarelli Symonds – evaluated over 8,460 HEIs worldwide, ranking a total of 1,501 including 90 from the UK. Institutions are assessed across various areas including learning experience, research and discovery, global engagement and sustainability, and employability and outcomes.
The University of Bath achieved strong results across several indicators, including:
- Employer Reputation – up nine places and ranked in the global top 100.
- Citations per Faculty – up 77 places, now 10th in the UK and 173rd globally.
- International Student Diversity – ranked 156th in this new category, highlighting Bath’s appeal to global learners and the diversity of its student community.
- Sustainability – ranked 127th globally.
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Content added on 23rd June 2025.
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