University of St Andrews

Founded in 1413, St Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland and the third-oldest in the English-speaking world. University of St Andrews is a university based in St Andrews. Small, prestigious, and fiercely academic. Famous globally as the home of golf and as the place where Prince William and Catherine met. Student traditions like the May Dip and Raisin Weekend are unique.

In the latest rankings, University of St Andrews is positioned #113 in the QS World Rankings 2026; #162 in the THE World Rankings 2026; #3 in the Guardian University Guide (UK).

The university has approximately 11,645 students, with a diverse international community representing 89 nationalities — 46% of the student body. The largest international cohorts come from United States, China, and India.

University of St Andrews currently lists 396 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 323 undergraduate and 73 postgraduate programmes.

Graduate outcomes are excellent: 93% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £31,500, rising to £40,000 after five years.

Intimate, coastal, tradition-rich. A small town where the university and community are deeply intertwined.