India
Indian students will find that St Andrews offers a very global, yet intimate, studying environment. Students from all over the world choose to study at St Andrews for the intensive research-led academic life which is supported by the flexible nature of the Scottish system. The four-year undergraduate degree allows students to explore a range of subjects initially, building a foundation in at least one subject area, and only have to select one or two subjects (for single or joint honours) at the end of their second year. This is particularly helpful for students who are versatile and do not want to be forced to choose one future course of studies immediately on finishing high school. Medicine and taught postgraduate programmes have set structures.
Beyond academics, your time at the University will be filled with opportunities to join in local events and student traditions dating back hundreds of years. Find out more about the student experience at St Andrews.
Indian students can expect to experience some differences between studying at St Andrews and studying in India, including research-led teaching rather than textbook-led teaching. This means that the taught content is always up-to-date, based on the world-class research currently being conducted in St Andrews and elsewhere. St Andrews has a 12:1 student to staff ratio, offering our students smaller class sizes with the opportunity to engage in discussion with other students. There is also a greater focus on independent study and producing original coursework beyond the confines of the syllabus.
Entry requirements
To make a competitive application we recommend that applicants from India submit applications by 30 November for entry the following year.
The University of St Andrews accepts a range of qualifications from India for entry to undergraduate or postgraduate study.
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.
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.
Visas
Students from India will need to obtain a visa to study at the University of St Andrews. The type of visa you will need depends on the duration of your studies.
See more information and guidance on visas.
You can also find out more about living in the UK as an international student and working in the UK.
Hear from our students
See what students from India think about St Andrews, from what made them choose to study in Scotland to the differences they have found between India and St Andrews, and what they do in their spare time.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fees for students from India are set at the following for the academic year 2025-2026.
Undergraduate
| Faculty of study | Tuition fees |
| Faculty of Arts, Divinity or Science | £31,670 |
| Faculty of Medicine | £37,730 |
Tuition fees in the Faculty of Arts, Divinity or Science are fixed at this level for the duration of your programme. Tuition fees in the Faculty of Medicine may increase annually by up to 5% or up to the national levy for overseas medical students to cover the costs of NHS clinical teaching.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate fees are determined by the individual programme.
Scholarships
The University offers a range of scholarships for international students, some of which are aimed specifically at students from India:
Accommodation
There are accommodation options to suit all needs. All entrant undergraduate students are guaranteed accommodation, and most choose to apply to stay in one of our halls of residence.
There are also a number of postgraduate halls, as well as accommodation options for couples and families.
Find out how to apply for:
Meet us in India
University of St Andrews staff are always pleased to meet prospective students in person. Our representatives have in-depth knowledge of the application process and what it’s like to study at St Andrews.
Candice Aldrich is Regional Manager for South Asia and Vir Singh Anand is our contractor based in Delhi.
Email the entire team at india@st-andrews.ac.uk for information on when and where you can meet them.
Find out more about studying in St Andrews and our country representatives and agents.
Meet us
All of our information sessions and appointments are currently taking place online. Select the option below that best suits you to meet us online so we can answer all your questions and tell you more about St Andrews.
If you are unsure which option is best, email us at admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.
You can:
- Talk to a current student through Ask a student
- Join an information session for parents and families
- Join an information session for college counsellors
Support for international students
The University provides advice and support for international students. Whether you need guidance on applying for a visa, travelling to the UK, paying your healthcare surcharge or anything else relating to studying as an international student, the University’s Student Immigration Service team can help.
Outwith the University, GBMag is an online magazine that includes articles on every facet of student life as an international student and Unikitout gives details of student starter kits to make packing easier.
Societies
Sport at St Andrews is a vibrant, dynamic and important part of student life. With more than 50 sports clubs and 100 competitive sports teams, and a thriving hall sport programme, we offer sport for everyone at all levels.
St Andrews also has over 160 student societies ranging from artistic and musical through to religious and cultural, meaning our societies cater for a huge array of interests.
Students from India may be interested in the following student societies in particular:
- South Asian Society (Sanskriti Society) aims to give students a taste of the many vibrant and diverse South Asian cultures. Past events have included a charity fashion show, bindi club nights, Asian movie nights, and more.
- Muslim Student Association (STAMSA) is dedicated to teaching about Islam and engaging in dialogue with students, regardless of religious or ethnic background. They host a number of social events such as pot-lucks, festive celebrations, knowledge circles, charity events and more.
- Hindu-Jain-Sikh focuses on celebrating the three religions of Hinduism, Sikhism. and Jainism by organising events for their important festivals, spreading awareness and knowledge about the religions' literature, and facilitating prayers. In the past, the group has celebrated Holi at West Sands and hosted a dinner for Diwali at the Chaplaincy.
Contact
India teamAdmissions
University of St Andrews
St Katharine's West
16 The Scores
St Andrews
KY16 9AX
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2150
Email: india@st-andrews.ac.uk