The University of Bath was the first UK university to offer sports scholarships and today 50 student athletes who have displayed potential for success both academically and athletically have benefited from our scholarships.
The scholarships are supported by alumni and friends of the University who are passionate about giving talented young people the opportunity to benefit from Bath’s world-leading sporting and academic environment.
Some of the country’s top athletes have benefited from our scholarships, including London 2012 Olympic silver medallists Michael Jamieson (swimming) and Samantha Murray (modern pentathlon).
University of Bath Information
Established in 1966, University of Bath is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Bath (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South West England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Bath (UB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Bath (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this UK higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a scholarship athletes must:
- have been offered a place on a course at the University
- demonstrate the potential to compete at elite level internationally and contribute to the University’s British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) points
- be recommended by their own coach and/or the University’s coach in their sport
Athletes will continue to receive their scholarship throughout their University course subject to an annual academic and sporting review.