School of Modern Languages in the Complete University Guide 2026

11 June 2025

The School of Modern Languages is delighted that the five subjects taught in the School of Modern Languages that are listed in the Complete University Guide are all in the top 3 in the UK.

The University of St Andrews is now ranked 4th in the UK, and the School of Modern Languages rankings are as follows:

  • French: 2 (up 1)
  • German: 1 (up 2)
  • Italian: 2 (new entry)
  • Spanish: 3 (up 1)
  • Russian: 3 (up 1)

Arabic, Chinese, Comp Lit and Persian are not included in this league table. More information is available on the Complete University Guide website.

Students on the lawn of the United Colleges