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St Andrews
About us
Founded in the 15th century, St Andrews is Scotland’s first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. We are one of the top-rated universities in Europe for research, teaching quality, and student satisfaction.
St Andrews is:
- Scottish University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2025.
- Top in the UK for Student Experience in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025 and The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2025.
- Best in Scotland and second in the UK behind Oxford in The Guardian University Guide 2025.
We are committed to promoting a culture of inclusivity and to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and students. We see diversity as a strength and value the rich variety of backgrounds, identities and experiences of our staff, students and alumni.
With staff and students from over 140 countries, we are the most international of Scotland's universities and one of the most international in the UK.
What makes us different
From the moment you arrive in St Andrews, you'll feel a warm sense of community that’s hard to find anywhere else. Our students consistently rate the University at the very top in the UK for student experience, academic support, and learning resources.
- Our undergraduate degree structure allows curious minds to excel by offering flexibility, letting you explore multiple subjects and discover interdisciplinary passions.
- Our student support is second to none, with first-year hall placements, a wardennial mentoring system, professional counselling, and tailored support for international students. You'll feel supported, connected, and at home.
- And St Andrews isn’t just about study. It’s alive with unique traditions and fun: our iconic red gowns and pier walks, the Curse of Patrick Hamilton, the May Dip into the North Sea, foam-filled Raisin Monday antics, and so much more. They'll all help you make friends for life and become part of our 600-year-old family.
University of St Andrews
St Katharine's West, 16 The Scores, 16 The Scores, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AX
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