University of Bath: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Bath. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Bath enrolled 4,880 international students in 2024/25, making up 23.8% of the student body (down 10% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 4,510 | 15,570 | 29% |
| 2015/16 | 4,700 | 16,155 | 29.1% |
| 2016/17 | 4,945 | 16,910 | 29.2% |
| 2017/18 | 5,230 | 17,555 | 29.8% |
| 2018/19 | 5,570 | 18,065 | 30.8% |
| 2019/20 | 5,420 | 18,560 | 29.2% |
| 2020/21 | 4,905 | 18,555 | 26.4% |
| 2021/22 | 4,765 | 18,890 | 25.2% |
| 2022/23 | 4,840 | 19,240 | 25.2% |
| 2023/24 | 4,855 | 19,695 | 24.7% |
| 2024/25 | 4,880 | 20,530 | 23.8% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 740 | +323% |
| China | 475 | -52% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 400 | +23% |
| Thailand | 345 | +176% |
| Spain | 255 | +76% |
| United Arab Emirates | 240 | +336% |
Want to know what Bath graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Bath.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Bath have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Bath enrolled 4,880 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Bath's students are international?
International students made up 23.8% of the student body at Bath in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Bath growing?
International enrolment at Bath has fallen by 10% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Bath's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at Bath, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Bath work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Bath, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.