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University of Bath School of Management
Established in
1966Famous For
MBA, Masters in Management
- Overview
- Services
- Rankings
- Accommodation
- Location
- Courses
- Scholarships
Overview
The University of Bath School of Management is one of the UK’s most prestigious and highly ranked business schools. According to the Complete University Guide 2026, it is ranked 1st in the UK for Marketing, a position it has consistently held since 2017, 2nd for Accounting and Finance, and 3rd for Business and Management Studies. It is also ranked 5th in the UK for Business and Management by the Guardian University Guide 2026.
These consistently high rankings reflect the School’s strong academic reputation, commitment to excellence, and proven track record in preparing students for successful careers.
The School of Management offers a range of business, management, accounting and finance degrees:
- Undergraduate BSc courses
- MSc courses
- MBA programmes
- PhD programmes
- DBA in Higher Education Management
The School of Management is accredited by both AMBA (Association of MBAs) and EQUIS, two of the world’s most respected quality marks for business education. The School is also proud to be a PRME signatory, demonstrating a firm commitment to sustainability and responsible management education. Additional recognition includes an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for advancing gender equality and the Small Business Charter for its support of local enterprises and student entrepreneurship.
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
Students studying at Bath School of Management have access to the same services as 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.
Rankings
School Rankings
- 1st in the UK for Marketing in The Complete University Guide 2026 - a position held since 2017
- 2nd in the UK for Accounting and Finance in The Complete University Guide 2026
- 3rd in the UK for Business and Management Studies in The Complete University Guide 2026
- 3rd in the UK for Business and Management in The Guardian University Guide 2025
- Top 150 globally for Business and Management Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
QS Business Master’s Rankings
- Top 50 in the world and UK top 10 for MSc in Marketing (September start)
- Top 100 in the world and UK top 10 for MSc in Business Analytics
- Top 100 in the world and UK top 10 for MSc in Management
- Top 100 in the world and UK top 20 for MSc Finance courses (September start)
MBA Rankings
- Top 100 in the world in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026
- Top 50 in Europe and top 150 in the world in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026
- Awarded Tier One status in the CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings 2025 – the highest possible rating among 153 schools across 24 countries
- Top 100 in the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2025
Additionally, in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), 93% of research was assessed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent'.
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.
Courses offered at University of Bath School of Management
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