No. 1 in the UK for History

The School of History at the University of St Andrews has been ranked number one in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026.

Professor Caroline Humfress, Head of the School of History said: "This is a fantastic result for the School, especially our 97.1% student satisfaction rate for teaching! This ranking reflects the exceptional commitment of all our staff and students to fostering teaching and learning at the very highest level".

Find out more about University rankings in The Guardian University Guide 2026.