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Scotland's first
university

St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world, founded in 1413.

Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe's leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research.

St Salvator's Chapel tower

600 years of keeping ahead

Launched by HRH Prince William of Wales, the University's 600th anniversary campaign aims to keep St Andrews at the forefront of achievement.

Students walking along St Andrews pier (Photo: Ben Goulter)

Small town, big history

Six centuries of teaching make us the third oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings

World class

One of the world's top universities THE 2012-2013 Rankings and QS World University Rankings

Graduates

Internationally Scottish

A student community of 100 nations.

Mating guppies

Research excellence

One of the world's leading research institutions.

Students using microscopes

Teaching quality

Committed to excellence in teaching.

Students celebrating the end of examinations

Satisfaction guaranteed

Top mainstream university, National Student Surveys 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Students embracing during foam fight

The St Andrews Experience

An education for life.

Principal and Vice Chancellor's welcome
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