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University of St Andrews

St Andrews, United Kingdom

University of St Andrews is a university in St Andrews, Scotland - Fife, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: joint 115th (113th in QS 2026), per topuniversities.com. Ranked 2nd in the UK in The Times and Guardian guides 2026.. 148 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September and January.

The University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, is Scotland's oldest university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world, located in the coastal town of St Andrews in Fife. It is ranked 2nd in the UK in both The Times and Guardian guides (2026) and joint 115th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Eight subjects are ranked top in the UK, including Chemistry, Physics, History, English, and International Relations. Entry is highly competitive, and Bangladeshi applicants applying directly to a degree need A-levels, IB or SQA Highers (HSC alone is not listed), otherwise the University's International Foundation (Year Zero) programme is the pathway after HSC. Overseas tuition for 2026/27 is GBP 33,250 for most undergraduate degrees, and a GBP 4,000 pre-payment is required to secure a place.

  • Scotland's oldest university (1413); the most international of Scotland's universities, with students from over 120 countries
  • 2nd in the UK in The Times and Guardian guides 2026; Scottish University of the Year (Daily Mail Guide 2026)
  • Joint 115th in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • Eight subjects ranked top in the UK: Art History, Chemistry, English, French, History, International Relations, Physics, Social Anthropology
  • 99.27% first-year retention (2021-22 cohort) and highest satisfaction among UK mainstream universities in NSS 2024
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships, including a full-tuition International Excellence Scholarship, for 2027 entry
  • International Foundation (Year Zero) programme accepting the Bangladesh HSC (grade 3.8 overall plus A in relevant subjects)

Courses (148)

Frequently asked questions

Where is University of St Andrews located?

University of St Andrews is in St Andrews, Scotland - Fife, United Kingdom.

What courses does University of St Andrews offer?

University of St Andrews lists 148 courses on UnifinderAi, such as MA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology, MA (Hons) Ancient History, MLitt Classics, MA (Hons) Art History and BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.

What are the tuition fees at University of St Andrews?

Published fees at University of St Andrews: Undergraduate Arts, Divinity or Science, 2026/27 entry (per year) £33,250; Undergraduate Medicine, 2026/27 entry (per year, includes NHS levy) £39,620; Postgraduate taught Band A (humanities/social sciences/maths/economics), 2026/27 £27,200; Postgraduate taught Band B (sciences, computer science, management, finance, international relations), 2026/27 £31,450; International Foundation, Business/Social Sciences/Science, September 2026 entry £27,700. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.

What English language score do I need for University of St Andrews?

The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, Cambridge English, LanguageCert Academic, PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT.

When are the intakes at University of St Andrews?

University of St Andrews runs intakes in September and January. The intake currently open for applications is September 2027 (degree programmes); January 2027 and September 2027 (International Foundation).

Does University of St Andrews offer scholarships?

Yes. For example: International Excellence Scholarship (UG, 2027 entry) (Full tuition fees for one award, paid annually for the degree); International Undergraduate Scholarship (2027 entry) (Tuition fee reduction for the whole degree; value to be confirmed by December 2026); Commonwealth Masters Scholarships (PGT) (UnifinderAi will confirm).

How do I apply to University of St Andrews?

The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of St Andrews course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment