Individual feedback was released for each institution in the National Student Survey and Bath in the west of England was at the top of the tree, enjoying an overall 94% satisfaction score. Fellow local HEI, Bath Spa University, also saw a good 88% score, above the national average score of 85%.

Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath, said: “This is fantastic news and reflects the students’ view of the unique combination of high quality teaching, excellent support services and a close-knit campus community we offer them.”

The university also reported that its Student Union – students were canvassed for opinions on their union for the second year – came out as fourth best of any university in the UK.

International students feature prominently on the University of Bath website

Significant investment is also being made into improving facilities at the university, which is already ranked in the top 10 of all national league tables. The European Investment Bank agreed this week to provide UK£65 million to fund new academic buildings and student residences.

This long-term loan by Europe’s long-term lending institution represents the first support for UK higher education under a new streamlined lending programme intended to enhance lending to the sector.

“This project demonstrates our strong commitment to long-term investment in UK universities and helping to develop education infrastructure both in the UK and across Europe.” said European Investment Bank Vice-President, Jonathan Taylor.