Department of Education

The University boasts a vibrant international student community. Over 100 nationalities are represented among our 3,500 international students. We know that moving to a new country and experiencing a different culture can be challenging. Here at Bath our International Student Advice Team can help to settle you in, including an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students relax into life in the UK.

The University’s purpose built campus is set in attractive rural grounds overlooking the historic city of Bath. The campus has all the local amenities you could ask for including lecture halls, library, shops, banks and a post office are on campus, just a five minute walk from your accommodation.

Our 24 hour library plays an essential role in your learning. Situated at the heart of the campus (number one on the campus map on page 89), it has a variety of study spaces for group, individual and quiet work, so you can find a place to study at a time that suits you.

Over 360,000 books, over 400,000 e-books, over 21,000 electronic journals and 525 print journal titles.

We know that developing your IT skills is crucial to your studies so we offer IT skills training courses in packages such as Microsoft Office and EndNote. If you have any problems, then our free and friendly Help Desk will answer your questions via online, telephone or face to face.

As Bath is a campus university, the University Medical Centre and Dental Practice are right on your doorstep, providing a wide range of NHS services, so register when you get here.

If you have a disability then our Disability Service provides advice and support for students with a disability or Specific Learning Difficulty.