University of St Andrews

Founded in the 15th century, St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Teaching began in the community of St Andrews in 1410, and the University was formally constituted by the issue of a papal bull in 1413.

The University is governed by a number of key officials and three main bodies: the University Court, the Academic Senate, and the General Counsel.

We are the most international of Scotland's universities and one of the most international in the UK. There are more than 130 countries represented in the 2020-2021 student population.

For 2020 entry we received applications from 169 different countries.  

Our students have the chance to participate in exciting exchanges or study abroad opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, and the USA.