Overview
The University of St Andrews is a public university in St Andrews, Fife, 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 is made up of a variety of institutions, comprising three colleges – United College (a union of St Salvator’s and St Leonard’s Colleges), St Mary’s College, and St Leonard’s College, the last named being a non-statutory revival of St Leonard’s as a post-graduate society. There are 18 academic schools organised into four faculties. The student body is notably diverse: over 145 nationalities are represented with 45% of its intake from countries outside the UK; a tenth of students are from Europe with the remainder from the rest of the world—20% from North America alone. The student body is known for preserving ancient traditions such as Raisin Weekend, May Dip, and the wearing of distinctive academic dress.
St Andrews was ranked ninth overall in The Sunday Times 10-year (1998–2007) average ranking of British universities based on consistent league table performance, and is one of only three universities to have never left the top 10 in any of the three main domestic league tables since 2008.
10,330 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Theology
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Accommodation Award
| Total Worth | £1,750 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Applicants must demonstrate a household income below the national average household income for your country of residence.Available to faculty members from: Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Divinity, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Finance, English, Film Studies, Geography and Sustainable Development, History, International Relations, Management, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology and Neuroscience, Social Anthropology |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The student must be living in the UK and studying at the University of St Andrews to receive payment of this award, the award does not include periods of study not at the University of St Andrews. |
St Andrews General Wardlaw Scholarship (Margery V Turnbull Scholarship)
| Total Worth | £4,400 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Students should be from Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, EU Undergraduate |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Selection is on the basis of financial need. As part of the application you will be asked to upload Financial Statement and Household Income. |
BA International Honours Scholarship
| Total Worth | $6,000 (USD) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | available to students entering first year of the Bachelor of Arts International Honours Programme commencing at St Andrews and joint with the College of William and Mary. The Selection Committee seeks applicants who are gifted students with academic excellence. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Only available to students entering first year of the BA International Honours commencing at St Andrews. The Selection Committee seeks applicants who are gifted students with academic excellence. The successful scholars will be expected to fulfil an ambassadorial role and represent the University at a number of events and contribute to various University publications. You will be required to provide a statement of motivation in support of your application (recommended not more than 250 words). You will also be required to provide two references; both an academic and personal letter of recommendation (not more than 200 words each). |