Taiwan entry requirements

This page outlines the entry requirements for students who normally live in Taiwan 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.

  • For entry into undergraduate study at St Andrews, you must meet the University's entry requirements as outlined below. If you have graduated from a high school with a national school leaving certificate, we would also expect you to have one of the following:

    • Foundation programme certificate: Our International Foundation Programmes offer a range of programmes providing excellent preparation for undergraduate academic study at the University of St Andrews.
    • US curriculum: one form of standardised testing, in addition to a school transcript with A to B+ grades in academic subjects. Applicants may apply with more than one standardised test, with scores as follows:
      • AP: Three subjects with scores of 4+ and 5 in required subjects.
      • AP scores of 4 with 5 in required subjects.
      • SAT Subject Tests: Three subject tests with minimum scores of 650 with 700 and above in required subjects.
      • ACT score of 28+ (writing optional). Applicants are welcome to submit all of their ACT test scores. We will consider the highest scores submitted for each section across multiple testing dates. -
        • SAT: We will accept both the SAT Reasoning Test and the Redesigned SAT Test.
        • SAT Reasoning Test: Redesigned SAT Test (essay optional): Score of 1320.
    • International Baccalaureate (IB): 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.

  • Postgraduate candidates will be expected to obtain a Bachelor's degree with overall marks of 80%, or a GPA of 3.7 if you are applying from a 'National' University. From other institutions we will require a Masters qualification.

    Postgraduate entry requirements may be higher depending on the School and the programme you wish to study. For more information please contact the Admissions team by emailing admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk. 

    The degree of MD (Medicine) requires a medical qualification that is recognised by the UK General Council.

    This information is for general guidance; we consider each application on its own merits, as outlined in the admissions policy.

  • 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.

  • In order to obtain a visa, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires students to have passed a 'SELT' - a secure English language test. Language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University may not be accepted by UKVI, so you must take an approved SELT in order to obtain your visa. You can find a list of approved SELTs on the St Andrews language requirements page. 

    For further information and guidance on visas, refer to the visas page.

  • 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.

  • For more information about applying to the University of St Andrews, you may contact the Admissions team by email on admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

    Alternatively, the University of St Andrews has the following agents in Taiwan. Find out more about the University's relationship with local representatives.

    IDP Education Ltd Taipei
    6F, 6F-1, No.289, Sec 4,
    Zhongxiao E.Rd, Daan Dist.,
    Taipei City 106

    Phone: +886 (2) 2773 8111
    Email:     info.taipei@idp.com
    Web: www.idp.com/global/events/taipei

    IDP Education Taichung
    3F1-3, 3F5-7, No.375, Sec 2
    Taiwan Blvd., West Dist.,
    Taichung City 403

    Phone: +886 (4) 23261722
    Email:     info.taichung@idp.com
    Web: www.idp.com/global/events/taichung

    IDP Education Kaohsiung
    10F-1, 10F-2 No. 189, Bo'ai 1st Road, Sanmin Dist.,
    Kaohsiung City 807

    Phone: +886 (7) 311 2280
    Email:     info.kaohsiung@idp.com

    Intake Education 
    7F-2 No. 38 Pei-Ta Road
    Hsinchu 30044

    Phone: 886-3-531-6441
    Email: hsinchu@intake.education
    Web: www.intake.education

    Intake Education
    5F-4, No. 11 Da Tong Road
    Taoyuan 33065

    Phone: 886-3-338 4716
    Email: taoyuan@intake.education
    Web: www.intake.education

    Intake Education
    9F No.61, Yi 1st Road, Zhongzheng District 
    Keelung City 20241

    Phone: 886-2 2424 1973
    Email: keelung@intake.education
    Web: www.intake.education

    Intake Education
    15F.A, No 2 Zhongzheng 3rd Rd
    Kaohsiung City 800208

    Phone: 886-7-2260600
    Email: kaohsiung@intake.education
    Web: www.intake.education

    Intake Education 
    4F-9 378 Wenshin Road, Section 1
    Taichung 40862

    Phone: 886-4-2328-5946
    Email: taichung@intake.education
    Web: www.intake.education

    Intake Education 
    5F - 1, No. 88 Chung Shan Road
    Tainan City 70043

    Phone: 886-6-222-4790
    Email: tainan@intake.education
    Web: www.intake.education

    Intake Education 
    7F-2, No. 169 Zhongxiao East Road
    Section 4, Da'an District
    Taipei City 10690

    Phone: 886-2-2778-2600
    Email: taipei.office@intake.education
    Web: www.intake.education

    Intake Education
    19F-6, Building A, No. 360,
    Section 1 Wenhua Road, Banqiao Dist.,
    New Taipei City 220792

    Phone: 886-2-2951-7330
    Email: banqiao@intake.education
    Web: www.intake.education