The institution is also awarded University of the Year in the Southwest 2026, a new category acknowledging the rise in undergraduates choosing to stay at home and commute to University. Bath is one of two Universities highly commended for the University of the Year award (an award it received in 2023). Professor Cassie Wilson, Pro Vice Chancellor of Student Experience and Sport, said: “It means so much to us that Bath has been named Sport University of the Year, as it reflects our commitment to offer sport at every level, whether you are an elite athlete striving for excellence or someone who enjoys being active for your health and wellbeing, there is something for everyone at the University. Our pioneering research in injury prevention and bio banding means that sport at Bath is also making a huge impact on the lives of people worldwide through our high-profile partnerships.”Stephen Baddeley, Director of Sport, said: “Every year we welcome over 1.5 million people to our Sports Training Village and we are consistently investing in our facilities to ensure we’re providing a high-quality experience. New degrees are launching to meet the interests of today’s students and equip the next generation to power industry and progress positive change, such as programmes in electrical and electronic engineering with robotics, and AI and public policy.”Sport at Bath: A snapshotThis result means Bath retains its position as one of the UK’s top 10 universities in all four of the most influential national rankings The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, Guardian University Guide, and the Daily Mail University Guide and is also ranked in the Top 10% of universities globally in the QS World University Rankings.

Source: The Times September 19, 2025 07:36 UTC