St. Andrew's University

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St. Andrew's University: the applicant's brief

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The short answer

St. Andrew's University is a public university in Japan with programmes at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level. It suits students who want a small, clearly defined programme set in business, law, management, governance, and related areas.
What you can study

The university offers 12 programmes across Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and PhD / Doctorate levels. Examples include Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor in Transformational Leadership and Social Impact, Bachelor in Law, Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order, Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence, Masters of Science, Masters in Law, Full Time MBA, Executive MBA, MRes in Management Sciences, PhD in Management Sciences, and PhD in Law.
Getting in

International applicants should apply through the university's admissions process and check the official website for entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any programme-specific rules. The university does not publish additional admission details here, so confirm language requirements and any country-specific steps directly with admissions before applying.
What it costs

The university does not publish tuition fees for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Japan will depend on the city, housing, transport, and personal spending.
Coming from abroad

The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying. Also check visa requirements, whether your programme has extra entry conditions, how documents must be submitted, and what support is available once you arrive in Japan.
How it compares

Japan has 571 universities, so St. Andrew's University sits in a large higher-education market. Its smaller programme count and focus on business, law, management, and governance make it more specific than many broad universities in the country.

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 — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about St. Andrew's University

Is St. Andrew's University public or private?

It is a public university.

Which degree levels does it offer?

It offers Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and PhD / Doctorate programmes.

How many programmes does it offer?

It offers 12 programmes.

What country is it in?

It is in Japan.

Overview

The University of St Andrews 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. St Andrews 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, St Andrews was part of the Scottish Enlightenment during the 18th century.

Tuition fees & costs

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

Admission requirements

How to apply

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