Scotland's first university
Study at the University of St Andrews and experience world-class teaching, cutting edge research and the flexible structure of our degree programmes.
Why St Andrews
St Andrews top in the UK for student satisfaction
The National Student Survey (NSS) named St Andrews the UK’s top mainstream university, the tenth time in the past 12 years that the Scottish university has been at the very top of the comprehensive analysis of the views of the United Kingdom’s student community.
Equality and diversity
The University of St Andrews is committed to advancing gender equality representation, progression and success in higher education and research.
Best in Scotland and third best in the UK
The University of St Andrews has once again been ranked the best university in Scotland and third in the UK behind Oxbridge, according to the The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
