university of Bath, details of Bath university

Bath 

University ranking

• 2010  9
• 2009  14
• 2008  9

History

• The University received its Royal Charter in 1966. Its Pharmacy and Pharmacology department is celebrating its centenary in 2007.
• In 1976 the university awarded the first sports scholarship in the UK and in 1995 hosted the European Youth Olympics.
• In 1996 the Library and Learning Centre became the first 24-hour university library in England.

Location and Transport

• The Claverton Campus is 1 mile from the centre of the city of Bath, a World Heritage Site.
• The campus buildings are set in landscaped grounds, alongside a wide range of convenient on-site facilities.
• A frequent bus service runs from campus to the city, from where there are regular transport links to London and Bristol.

Accommodation

• Over 3,000 self-catered study bedrooms located on and off campus. Internet connectivity in all rooms.
• First year full-time undergraduate degree students are guaranteed university accommodation if they meet criteria, including application deadlines.
• University accommodation costs between £67–88 per week. The average cost of rented accommodation in Bath is £65–75.
• More information about accommodation at Bath is availablehere.

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