University of St Andrews

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.

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

A student community of 100 nations.

One of the world's leading research institutions.

Committed to excellence in teaching.

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

An education for life.

Prince Hassan of Jordan gives a public lecture in St Andrews. View larger

Children in need Friday 20 November
Arts and Crafts Fair in the Gateway Building, North Haugh, St Andrews from 10am to 3pm.

Inaugural lecture by Professor Stephen Lee, School of Physics & Astronomy on Wednesday 25 November at 5.15pm in Physics Lecture Theatre A. All welcome.

New website gives details of forthcoming 600th Anniversary celebrations.