University of St Andrews

Overview

St Andrews - UK

The third-oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of St Andrews in Scotland, was founded in 1413. Known for its research in Medicine, Science, Religion, and Arts, it has an enrollment of 10,119 students (7,985 undergraduates and 2,133 postgraduates), coming from over 130 nations. There are four faculties divided into several academic schools and departments such as Biology, Philosophy, Music, and International Relations, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate subjects like French, Divinity, Film Studies, Neuroscience, etc.
There are various libraries on campus, such as the Main Library, JF Allen Library, and the Library at the Gateway, which house many printed and e-resources. Several non-degree programs are available, like summer school, upskilling courses, evening language courses, and Open Association.
The university provides over 4,000-bed spaces as accommodation, and residence halls have catered/self-catered single and shared rooms with dining facilities. Some options include University Hall, David Russell Apartments, and John Burnet Hall.
More than 150 student organizations are engaging in artistic, cultural, academic, and religious activities for extracurriculars. Students can also partake in over 50 sports clubs and 100 competitive sports teams. Placement reports show that approximately 94.9% of the undergraduates have found employment post-completion of the program.
The estimated undergraduate fee is GBP 1,820 for Scotland, GBP 9,250 for UK and GBP 25,100- GBP 32,910 for EU and international students. Financial aid is available in scholarships, bursaries, grants, etc., like Government Discretionary Funds, vacation grants, Fife Dux Scheme, BA International Honors Scholarship, Duncan Trust, and more.