The Graduate School at St Leonard’s College
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The University of St Andrews offers an exceptional environment for postgraduate students with world-leading researchers, first-class facilities and opportunities to connect and collaborate across the institution and beyond.
The Graduate School works in partnership with academic Schools and professional units to support all postgraduate students in their programmes and research.
Interdisciplinary programmes
Opportunities to collaborate across departments and disciplines to tackle global challenges.
Stories of excellence
“I was really attracted to St Andrews because I knew there was a great sense of community and collaboration across the different Schools. That's what let me combine AI and computer science with medical insight from the School of Medicine. Having supervisors in both Schools meant I could tackle questions no single discipline could answer alone.”
- PhD Computer Science
“There's such a supportive academic community. I've made friends I hope to hold on to for the rest of my life. The School of International Relations' interdisciplinary approach, and a phenomenal supervisory team, opened doors to work at a national lab in the US and with the United Nations.”
- PhD International Relations
“Pursuing a Masters degree at the University of St Andrews has been a truly enchanting experience. The University has brought together an incredible community of students from around the globe, enriching my education with diverse perspectives and cultivating my sense of global citizenship. Moreover, the warmth and support of the staff has been remarkable. I am immensely thankful for this unforgettable journey.”
- GREAT Scholar, MSc Finance and Management
Welcome to the Graduate School
It is my privilege as Provost to lead the new University of St Andrews Graduate School at St Leonard’s College.
The Graduate School has been set up to work across the institution to support and enhance postgraduate education, research and experience.
Postgraduate students at St Andrews are a celebrated and valued part of the institution, driving forward research and academic discovery, and often acting as the catalyst for interdisciplinary collaborations and connections.
Here at the Graduate School we want to enable you to realise your ambitions, grow in your academic field, and build skills and networks for your time here and beyond.
We wish you every success.
Professor Morven Shearer, Provost