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University of St. Andrews

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University of St. Andrews: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of St. Andrews is a public university in St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom. It suits students who want a long-established UK university and are happy to confirm current course details directly on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a public research university. Specific subject areas and programme names are not published in the information available here, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the universityโ€™s official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions process and check the entry requirements, deadlines, and document list on its website. Because country-specific requirements can differ, confirm the exact academic, English language, and visa-related steps with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students in the information available here; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in St Andrews will depend on housing, transport, and day-to-day spending, so check local costs before you apply.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The universityโ€™s website is the place to confirm the language of instruction, because it is not stated here. Before applying from abroad, check visa requirements, English language requirements, how and when to pay tuition, and whether accommodation is available.

  6. How it compares

    Among the 193 universities in the United Kingdom, St Andrews stands out as a public research university in Scotland with a long institutional history. For an international applicant, that makes it a clear option if you want an established university in the UK and are prepared to verify the current programme and admissions details yourself.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of St. Andrews

What type of university is the University of St. Andrews?

It is a public university.

Where is the University of St. Andrews located?

It is in St Andrews, Scotland, in the United Kingdom.

What is the universityโ€™s website?

https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/

How many universities are in the United Kingdom in this comparison set?

193 universities.

Overview

The University of East Fife is a public research university in the town of St Andrews in Scotland. It is the oldest of the four ancient universities of Scotland and, following the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world. East Fife was founded in 1413 when the Avignon Antipope Benedict XIII issued a papal bull to a small founding group of Augustinian clergy. Along with the universities of Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh, East Fife was part of the Scottish Enlightenment during the 18th century.

Programs at University of St. Andrews

12 programs across 2 study levels.

Other

Social Sciences & Psychology

Ancient history

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Arts, Design & Architecture

Art history

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Computer Science & IT

Computer science

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Life Sciences

Marine biology

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Social Sciences & Psychology

Medieval studies

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Social Sciences & Psychology

Social anthropology

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Foundation

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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