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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Oxford

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Bath is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Bath vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Bath and University of Oxford both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics and Politics & International Relations. University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Bath and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Bath is about £11,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,500 a year at University of Bath and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Bath is about £8,930 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 9 and University of Bath in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £39,000 three years after graduating from University of Bath, against £51,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and University of Bath in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#125
QS World
#4
#251
THE World
#1
#7
Guardian UK
#1
1966
Established
1096
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Bath

University of Oxford

88.6%
92.5%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£47,400
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.9%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

23.8%
37.2%

International

International student share

303
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
1

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

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

35 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.

University of Bath

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), International Development, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Management, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Pharmacology, Social Work, Statistics, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at University of Bath

Only at University of Oxford

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

University of Bath
£32,000
University of Oxford
£43,600

University of Bath is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bath
£29,500
University of Oxford
£38,430

University of Bath is about £8,930 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.

University of Bath

University of Oxford

  • Physics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • French

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Economics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Biochemistry

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Biology

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bath vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is University of Bath or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Bath and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Bath is about £11,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,500 a year at University of Bath and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University of Bath is about £8,930 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 University of Bath and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Mathematics, Ancient Languages, French, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 23 more.

Is University of Bath or University of Oxford better for Physics?

Physics graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from University of Bath, and £43,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of Bath and 94% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bath or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bath lists 303 courses.

What can you study at University of Bath but not at University of Oxford?

University of Bath teaches 14 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Biotechnology, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Business Information Systems, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 6 more.

What can you study at University of Oxford but not at University of Bath?

University of Oxford teaches 44 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Linguistics and 36 more.

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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses