University of Bath ranked among top ten universities in the UK

The University of Bath continues to rank among the nation’s top higher education institutions having secured eighth place in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.

Additionally, in the guide’s 2027 awards, the University of Bristol — which was placed at number ten in the national rankings — was named ‘University of the Year in the South West 2027’ while Bath was named runner-up in the same category.

The guide evaluates universities based on teaching quality, student experience and graduate outcomes, offering a comprehensive overview of the UK’s higher education landscape.

Helen Davies, the Editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, said, “Intellectual vigour, innovation, inspiration and ambition are alive and well on university campuses across the UK. As I edit this guide, I never fail to be energised by the optimism, scholarship and cutting-edge discoveries that burnish our leading higher education institutions.

“What shines through more than ever this year is an emphasis on preparing students for future careers. Universities have tailored their campuses to suit hands-on learning with mock court rooms, simulations of clinical settings — some even serve the public — and trading floors.

“But, for this next generation of students and the higher education sector at large, this is a challenging time with institutions struggling with their own finances, and the toughest graduate jobs market in more than a decade. There are hard questions to ask: can I afford it? What will I get from a degree? Is it worth it? 

“This is where our guide comes in. We are here to help, whether it is about deciding what subject to study, where to go, or how student loans really work.”

A 96-page supplement was published with The Sunday Times on September 20th.

The full 2027 rankings and university profiles are available online at: thetimes.com/gooduniversityguide.