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University of Bath School of Management

Established in

1966

Famous For

MBA, Masters in Management

South England

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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 3rd in the UK for Business and Management by the Guardian University Guide 2025.

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:

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.

January Intake at Bath

The University of Bath School of Management is launching two new master’s courses starting in January 2026. They have a similar structure to their courses starting in September, with a few changes to suit a January start. Find out more:

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 40 in Europe and top 130 in the world in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
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 Europe in the Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2024

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.