Bath University ranked best in the West Country ahead of Exeter and Bristol

Bath University has retained its position as one of the best UK universities and has been ranked the best in the South West, according to The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

The university has beaten Exeter and Bristol for the top spot and scored 80% for student satisfaction.

The guide is based on a number of factors, including quality of teaching and the proportion of graduates in employment or further study after six months.

It also includes a “value added” score, which compares degree results with entry qualifications.

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Exeter University maintained its 12th place nationally and ranked second in the South West, followed by Bristol University in third.

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The West Country rankings - Top Ten:

• 1. University of Bath

• 2. University of Exeter

• 3. University of Bristol

• 4. Arts University Bournemouth

• 5. University of the West of England

• 6. Plymouth University

• 7. Bournemouth University

• 8. Royal Agricultural University

• 9. Falmouth University

• 10. Bath Spa University

The full guide will be published in The Sunday Times on 20 September.