University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews is a public research university in the town of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

The University of St Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland and the third-oldest in the English-speaking world, founded in 1413. It was established by a group of Augustinian clergy who were driven from the University of Paris by the Avignon Schism. The university's early years were turbulent, but it eventually grew to become one of the most prestigious universities in Europe.

In the 16th century, St Andrews became a center of Protestant learning, and it produced some of the most influential figures in the Scottish Reformation, including John Knox and Andrew Melville. The university also played a key role in the development of Scottish law and medicine.

In the 19th century, St Andrews experienced a period of rapid growth and expansion. New colleges were established, and the university's curriculum was broadened to include new subjects such as science and engineering. St Andrews also became a popular destination for international students.

Today, the University of St Andrews is a world-renowned university with a strong reputation for academic excellence. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, and it is home to a number of leading research institutes and centers. St Andrews is also a member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21, two prestigious networks of research universities.

The University of St Andrews offers programs under four faculties, these are Arts, Divinity, Medicine and Science.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, University of St Andrews is positioned as the #95 top university in the world. The rank is improved by 1 point from last year.

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2024 Ranking	#95
University Name	University of St Andrews
Year Established	1410
Motto	Ever to be the best

Location

University of St Andrews is located in St Andrews, Scotland. Find the address and map of the university below.

Address	College Gate, North Street, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Phone	+44 (1334) 476 161
Fax	+44 (1334) 462 570
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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities	n/a	n/a		n/a
Business & Social Sciences	n/a	n/a		n/a
Engineering	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Language & Cultural Studies	n/a	n/a		n/a
Medicine & Health	n/a	n/a		n/a
Science & Technology	n/a	n/a		n/a

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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Information on University of St Andrews was last updated on May 04, 2024.