Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position90th percentile
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University profile
University of St Andrews in profile
The University of St Andrews is a public university with around 10,500 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
10,425
Students
1413
Founded
1,004
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for University of St Andrews, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position56th percentile
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Students continuing after their first year
Relative position96th percentile
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Subject strengths
University of St Andrews ranks in the UK top 10 for 25 subjects. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#1 Mathematics#2 English#2 French#2 Geology#2 History of Art Architecture & Design#2 Italian#2 Theology & Religious Studies#3 Chemistry#3 German#3 Physics & Astronomy
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where University of St Andrews ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is a public university with around 10,500 students, founded in 1413.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in College Gate, North Street, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AJ.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about University of St Andrews at a glance.
1413
Founded
10,425
Students
St Andrews
Location
1,004
Programmes listed
Public university
Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to University of St Andrews through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, University of St Andrews considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to University of St Andrews through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at University of St Andrews
1004 programmes at University of St Andrews. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
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Complete programme list for University of St Andrews; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (1004 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
University of St Andrews is a campus-based public university in St Andrews.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
St Andrews
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at University of St Andrews in St Andrews. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
11,645
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
46%
International
students from outside the UK
16%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White82%
Asian8%
Black2%
Mixed6%
Other1%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is University of St Andrews right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in St Andrews
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about University of St Andrews, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
University of St Andrews awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
Tuition is set under Scotland’s own student-finance system. SAAS pays tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students; living-cost support is applied for separately.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in St Andrews with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read University of St Andrews’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
University of St Andrews awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
University of St Andrews is in Scotland. Your funding route depends on where you normally live, not only where you study. Eligible Scottish-domiciled students apply through SAAS. The main routes:
SAAS tuition payment
Paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students. Applied for through SAAS, not Student Finance England.
Living-cost support
A mix of bursary and loan, depending on household income.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Frequently asked questions about University of St Andrews
Is University of St Andrews officially recognised?
Yes. University of St Andrews is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How big is University of St Andrews?
Around 10,425 students, founded in 1413.
What can I study at University of St Andrews?
1004 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to University of St Andrews?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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