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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/11

Bath

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Plymouth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Plymouth is ahead on established, employment, courses.

University of Bath vs University of Plymouth at a glance

University of Bath and University of Plymouth both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics. University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,500 a year at University of Bath and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 18 and University of Plymouth in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £45,500 three years after graduating from University of Bath, against £24,500 from University of Plymouth. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 9 and University of Plymouth in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#125
QS World
#691
#251
THE World
#501
#7
Guardian UK
#56
1966
Established
1862
Yes
Russell Group
No
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 Plymouth

88.6%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£47,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.9%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

23.8%
11.9%

International

International student share

303
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

34 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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Architecture, Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Statistics, Medicine, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Only at University of Bath

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Plymouth yet.

Postgraduate

University of Bath
£29,500
University of Plymouth
£19,500

University of Plymouth is about £10,000 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 Plymouth

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction72%

  • Mathematics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemistry

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Management

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Bath vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,500 a year at University of Bath and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £10,000 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Chemistry, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Biomedical Sciences and 22 more.

Is University of Bath or University of Plymouth better for Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Bath, and £31,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Bath and 90% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bath lists 303 courses.

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

University of Bath teaches 15 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Physics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, International Development, Ancient Languages, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biotechnology, Aerospace Engineering and 7 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 44 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Design & Fashion, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dentistry and 36 more.

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