Slovenia entry requirements
This page outlines the entry requirements for students who normally live in Slovenia and wish to study at the University of St Andrews. This includes the academic and English language requirements, as well as information on fees, scholarships and visas.
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If you are interested in undergraduate study at St Andrews, you must meet the University's entry requirements as outlined below.
- Maturitetno Spricevalo: Overall score of 28 points in five subjects, including two subjects at advanced level, with scores of 5 in required subjects.
- European Baccalaureate: If SQA Highers are AAAB you will require 80% overall including 8.5 or above in required subjects. If SQA Highers are AAAA and above you will require 85% overall including 8.5 or above in required subjects.
- International Baccalaureate: 36 (HL 6,5,5) to 38 (HL 6,6,6, plus SL 6,6,6). From 2021, programmes requiring A-levels Mathematics will accept either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at higher level.
- A-levels: AAB to A*A*A
- SQA Highers: AAAB to AAAAB
You will also be expected to meet the University's general entry requirements as listed on the individual course page for your intended programme.
Applicants to Medicine should refer directly to the medicine course pages.
This information is for general guidance; we consider each application on its own merits, as outlined in the admissions policy.
For more information please contact the Admissions team by emailing admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.
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Postgraduate candidates will be expected to hold a Univerzitetni Diplomant from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA 8.5.
This information is for general guidance; we consider each application on its own merits, as outlined in the admissions policy.
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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 English language requirements for undergraduates.
Postgraduate English language requirements
For information on the language tests and qualifications which the University accepts for postgraduate students, please see the English language requirements for postgraduates.
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.
You can find out more about pre-sessional courses in the pre-sessional courses section.
Visas and English language proficiency
Overseas students typically need a visa to study in the UK. See the visa section below to find out more about the English language proficiency tests required to obtain a visa.
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Undergraduate
Undergraduate applicants to the University of St Andrews are classed as either Home (Scotland and the EU), RUK (rest of the UK) or Overseas for fees purposes. Information regarding fee status can be found on the UKCISA website. UKCISA is the UK's national advisory body serving the interests of students and those who work with them.
The current tuition fees for undergraduate students, as well as more information about financial assistance, can be found on the undergraduate tuition fees pages. To find out more about the scholarships available to undergraduate students, take a look at the undergraduate scholarships page.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate applicants to the University of St Andrews are classed as either Home (EU) or Overseas for fees purposes. Information regarding fee status can be found on the UKCISA website. UKCISA is the UK's national advisory body serving the interests of students and those who work with them.
The current tuition fees for postgraduate students, as well as information about financial assistance can be found on the postgraduate fees and funding page. For information on postgraduate funding and scholarships, take a look at the postgraduate scholarships page.
EU entrants fee status
If you are an EU national with pre-settled or settled status living in the UK you are likely to have a 'Home (Scotland)' fee status.
UK nationals who are living in the EU/EEA/Switzerland are likely to be considered as either 'Home' or 'Rest of the UK' for tuition fee purposes.
In all instances, applicants must meet the residency conditions of three years in the UK/EU/EEA/Switzerland.
Full details, including the definition of ordinary residence, can be found in the SAAS guidance document UK, EU, EEA and Swiss nationals residence conditions. This document also explains the student finance options for eligible students.