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University of St Andrews

Location

University of St Andrews Campus, St. Andrews United Kingdom

Ranking

# 104QS World University Rankings

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210Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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About University of St Andrews

Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. Ranked 92nd in the world, it’s particularly competitive in the following subjects:
  • Theology, divinity and religious studies (18th in the QS World University
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About University of St Andrews

Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. Ranked 92nd in the world, it’s particularly competitive in the following subjects:
  • Theology, divinity and religious studies (18th in the QS World University
  • ...
    Read more

Available programmes

At undergraduate level, the University of St Andrews currently offers part-time, foundation, full-time, non-degree programs in over 20 subjects, including: 

  • Medicine
  • Social anthropology 
  • History 
  • Language and comparative literature
  • Earth and
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At postgraduate level, the University of St Andrews offers a number of degrees, including: 

  • Anthropology, art and perception 
  • Statistics 
  • Postcolonial and world literatures
  • Peace and conflict studies 

Biblical Studies

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Classical Studies

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Classics (MLitt)

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English

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Film Studies

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History

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Mediaeval History

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Mediaeval Studies

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Modern History

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Scottish History

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Catalysis (MSc)

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Geography

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Mathematics (MSc)

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University information

Bachelor

1320+
3+
92.8+
6.5+
92+

Master

580+
3+
6.5+
90+

9,643
81%
19%
4,992
72%
28%
1,254
56%
44%

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

University of St Andrews is one of the top public universities in St. Andrews, United Kingdom. It is ranked #104 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2012
    #93
  • 2014
    #83
  • 2015
    #88
  • 2016
    #68
  • 2017
    #77
  • 2018
    #92
  • 2019
    #97
  • 2020
    #100
  • 2021
    #96
  • 2022
    #91
  • 2023
    #=96
  • 2024
    #=95
  • 2025
    #104

Ranking criteria

Overall
59.2
Academic Reputation
46.5
Citations per Faculty
49.2
Employment Outcomes
18.5
Employer Reputation
63.2
Faculty Student Ratio
64.7
International Faculty Ratio
98.4
International Research Network
83.8
International Student Ratio
100
Sustainability
91.1

Campus locations

University of St Andrews Campus Campus

University of St Andrews

St. Andrews

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