Europe

Welcome to St Andrews!

St Andrews is (and has always been) an international university - our identity is tied with Europe and European universities for the six centuries we have existed. We consider ourselves to be global, open and welcoming to all. 

Our students come from more than 120 countries around the world, with almost every country in Europe represented in both our students and our staff. 

 

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Key information

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for our programmes are listed on each course. For all our undergraduate courses, requirements for SQA Highers, GCE A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate are listed as standard; for postgraduate programmes, we list the necessary elements of the applications.

The equivalent requirements are listed on our entry requirements page by country

Entry requirements by country

All students entering the University must provide evidence that they can use English well enough to study effectively at St Andrews.

We accept a wide range of language tests and qualifications as proof of English language proficiency. If you were educated outside the UK or use English as an additional language, you should include information about your English language proficiency with your application.

Undergraduate English language requirements

For full information about the language tests and qualifications that the University accepts for undergraduate applicants, please see the undergraduate English language requirements.

Postgraduate English language requirements

For information on the language tests and qualifications which the University accepts for postgraduate students, please see the postgraduate English language requirements.

Pre-sessional courses

In order to fully prepare yourself for academic study, you can attend one of our pre-sessional courses. These combine language development with academic skills and orientation and provide an excellent introduction to university life.

It may be a condition of your offer that you are required to take a 10-week or 4-week pre-sessional course.

Find out more about pre-sessional courses.

Subjects available

There are more than 50 subjects available to study at St Andrews

Subjects and programmes available

Meet us

All of our information sessions and appointments are currently taking place online. Select the option below that best suits you and we would be happy to answer all of your questions as well as telling you more about St Andrews. Unsure which option is best? Email us at admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Undergraduate programmes

Visiting days

Book now to meet our academic staff, current students and find out how to apply on one of our upcoming visiting days.

Online information events

We offer tailored information events where you can find out about different levels of study and specific courses we run. Book an online information event.

Ask a student

Want to ask a question to a current student? Ask a student

Masters programmes

Virtual visiting days

Our next postgraduate virtual visiting day will be available to book in early October. Meet our academic staff, current students, and find out how to apply.

Join an online session

We host online information session for Masters and other postgraduate taught programmes. Find more about what it is like to study at St Andrews, how to apply, and to talk to our Admissions team. Book an online information event.

Set up a meeting - postgraduate students

You can book a meeting about postgraduate study with our Regional Manager for Europe. 

Meet us at events in Europe

Representatives from the university will be attending a number of events across Europe in the coming months.   Please see below for a list of when and where you can meet up with them.  

  • Online information events

    Find out more by registering for one of our upcoming online events

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    Fees and scholarships

    Tuition fees

    For undergraduate programmes there are three main fee statuses which determine the tuition fee: Home (Scotland), RUK (England, Northern Ireland, Wales), and Overseas (international students).

    Undergraduate tuition fees

    For postgraduate programmes there are two main fee statues which determine the tuition fee: Home (Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales), and Overseas (international students).

    Postgraduate tuition fees

    Scholarships

    Every year there is a range of scholarships available to cover various elements of studying at St Andrews, including tuition fee support, accommodation awards and subject-specific scholarships.

    Scholarships

    Accommodation

    There are plenty of accommodation options to suit all needs. All entrant undergraduate students are guaranteed accommodation if they apply by the necessary deadline, and most choose to apply to stay in one of our halls of residence. 

    There are also a number of postgraduate-only halls and options for couples and families.

    Find out more about accommodation and how to apply.

    Regional Manager - Ffion Bailey

    Our Regional Manager for Europe is Ffion Bailey.

    You can contact Ffion on ffion.bailey@st-andrews.ac.uk.

    Visas

    Students starting their studies from 2021 onwards from countries across Europe may need to obtain a visa to study at the University of St Andrews. The type of visa you will need depends on how long your study period is: those studying for six months or less will need to apply for a short-term study visa, while those studying for more than six months will need a Student visa.

    Visas

    You can also find out more about moving to the UK.