Leaving a legacy

Complete the circle with a gift in your will

For more than six centuries, legacy gifts have helped shape the University of St Andrews. The generosity of previous generations has created opportunities for students, advanced research and strengthened the University for the future.

Many alumni and friends tell us that St Andrews played a significant role in their lives. By choosing to leave a gift in your will, you can help ensure that future generations benefit from the same life-changing experiences and opportunities that made St Andrews special to you.

We know that providing for family and loved ones will come first. However, after taking care of those closest to you, even a small share of your estate can make a lasting difference. A legacy gift costs nothing during your lifetime but can have a profound impact for generations to come.

The Chancellor's Circle

The Chancellor's Circle recognises and thanks alumni and friends who have let us know that they have chosen to remember the University in their will. Presided over by Dame Anne Pringle, Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, it celebrates those who have completed the circle by helping today's students and those who will follow in their footsteps.

Members receive regular updates on the impact of philanthropy at St Andrews, together with invitations to special events throughout the year.

An invitation from the Chancellor

Every legacy gift represents a connection across generations: from those who benefited from St Andrews in the past to those whose lives will be transformed by it in the future.

In the video below, the Chancellor, Dame Anne Pringle, reflects on the enduring impact of legacy giving and invites alumni and friends to join the Chancellor's Circle by remembering St Andrews in their will.