Undergraduate visiting days

Frequently asked questions

• In-person accessibility information

  Please email admissions.events@st-andrews.ac.uk with any accessibility requirements so we can support you ahead of and during the event.

  A quiet space will be available throughout the day if your or your guest requires it. Please ask our Student Ambassadors or a member of Admissions staff for further information and the location of these spaces on the event day.

  If you require a BSL interpreter in order to participate, please contact us by emailing admissions.events@st-andrews.ac.uk.  Please reach out as early as possible, so we can make appropriate arrangements to meet your needs.

• Who you can meet

  You will meet a wide variety of staff and students from St Andrews and make sure all of your questions are answered.

  • Academic staff: sign up to an academic session to meet our academic staff and find out more about your course.
  • Current students: go to the ask a student help desk to meet a variety of current students and ask them questions about their experiences living and studying in St Andrews.
  • Saints Sport: come to the sports stand to learn more about the many ways you can get involved in sport and fitness at St Andrews.
  • Admissions: come to the Admissions help desk to ask about how to apply, entry requirements, accommodation, visas, and more.
  • Teams from around the University: get questions about visas, fees, student support and more answered during each event.

• Travel information

  How can I get to St Andrews?

  Parking in St Andrews is always at a premium so we recommend taking a train or bus if you can.  

  If you are arriving by car, we strongly recommend the North Haugh car parks, particularly the Petheram Bridge car park.

  Accessible parking is available. Please contact admissions.events@st-andrews.ac.uk in advance for details.

  Luggage

  Unfortunately, the University is unable to look after left luggage. Limited storage is available at the St Andrews Bus Station.

• Online visiting day schedule

  Once you have joined the event, you will be able to take advantage of a number of live talks, sessions, and booths where you can find out everything you need to know about St Andrews.

  Live talks and sessions will include:

  • Study Abroad
  • BA International Honours programme
  • Ask a Current Student Q&A
  • Subject talks

  You are able to attend up to three subject talks. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about your chosen course as well as an additional subject. You will hear from academics about the course and be able to ask questions.

  Event helpdesks

  If at any point during the event you have questions or are unsure of where to go next and what you can do, come along to our Admissions and Ask a Student helpdesks or talks.

• If you cannot attend

  Virtual visiting experience

  Explore St Andrews online. Get a feel for the University and the town through our virtual visiting experience, featuring video tours and content from our students.

  Talk and tour

  Admissions offers a talk and tour programme on Mondays and Fridays, which allows you to have a tour with a current student and meet an Admissions Officer.

  Virtual information sessions

  We strongly recommend that prospective students attend one of our scheduled visiting days, but if you are unable to make the dates listed, you are welcome to book a virtual information session on a day that suits you, from Monday to Friday. 

  Cancellations

  You can cancel your booking online through the link in your confirmation email or by contacting the visiting days team at admissions.events@st-andrews.ac.uk as soon as possible.