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Bath · Guardian UK #104
Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/10
Bath Spa
scored higher in 2 categories
8/10
Imperial College London
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bath Spa University is ahead on established, employment.
Bath Spa University vs Imperial College London at a glance
Bath Spa University and Imperial College London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Biology. Bath Spa University offers 249 courses across 45 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,330 a year at Bath Spa University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Bath Spa University is about £6,270 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,760 a year at Bath Spa University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Bath Spa University is about £21,140 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and Bath Spa University in 0. The widest gap is in Ecology & Conservation: £24,500 three years after graduating from Bath Spa University, against £33,500 from Imperial College London. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 3 and Bath Spa University in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Bath Spa University
Imperial College London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Bath Spa
40 countries · 2.7% international
- 🇷🇴Romania25.3%
- 🇮🇳India17.7%
- 🇨🇳China9.5%
- 🌐Bulgaria5.7%
- 🇺🇸United States3.8%
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Subjects
11 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Bath Spa University
Imperial College London
Computer Science
10 coursesTypical fee £18,760 (PG)
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
Design & Fashion
21 coursesTypical fee £19,330 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £32,200 (PG)
Biology
4 coursesTypical fee £18,460 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Business Studies
10 coursesTypical fee £17,310 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Biomedical Sciences
Ecology & Conservation
Politics & International Relations
Economics
Software Engineering
Physical Geography & Climate
Only at Bath Spa University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Bath Spa University
- £18,330
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
Bath Spa University is about £6,270 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bath Spa University
- £18,760
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
Bath Spa University is about £21,140 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Bath Spa University
Imperial College London
Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£64,00093%Satisfaction97%Biology
£24,500Salary (3 years)£33,00096%Satisfaction88%Ecology & Conservation
£24,500Salary (3 years)£33,50090%Satisfaction93%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£65,00083%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBath Spa University
Explore It! Launch It! Grow It!
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Recruitment Office Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
MyWorld Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Global Horizons Award
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Imperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Bath Spa University vs Imperial College London: common questions
Is Bath Spa University or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,330 a year at Bath Spa University and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Bath Spa University is about £6,270 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,760 a year at Bath Spa University and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Bath Spa University is about £21,140 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Bath Spa University and Imperial College London?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Biology, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Software Engineering and Physical Geography & Climate.
Is Bath Spa University or Imperial College London better for Biology?
Biology graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Bath Spa University, and £33,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Bath Spa University and 88% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bath Spa University or Imperial College London offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Bath Spa University lists 249 courses.
What can you study at Bath Spa University but not at Imperial College London?
Bath Spa University teaches 34 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, English Literature, Marketing and 26 more.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Bath Spa University?
Imperial College London teaches 31 subject areas that Bath Spa University does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and 23 more.
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