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University of St Andrews

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University of St Andrews Campus, St. Andrews United Kingdom

Ranking

# 113QS World University Rankings

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210Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes

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About 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. We are one of the top-rated universities in Europe for research, teaching quality, and student satisfaction.

St Andrews is ranked the top university in Scotland and second in the UK in both The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and The Guardian University Guide 2026, reflecting our continued excellence across key academic and student satisfaction metrics. St Andrews once again ranked above Oxbridge in The Times and Sunday Times Guide.

We are committed to promoting a culture of inclusivity and to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and students. We see diversity as a strength and value the rich variety of backgrounds, identities and experiences of our staff, students and alumni.

With staff and students from over 140 countries, we are one of the most international universities in the UK.

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About 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. We are one of the top-rated universities in Europe for research, teaching quality, and student satisfaction.

St Andrews is ranked the top university in Scotland and second in the UK in both The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and The Guardian University Guide 2026, reflecting our continued excellence across key academic and student satisfaction metrics. St Andrews once again ranked above Oxbridge in The Times and Sunday Times Guide.

We are committed to promoting a culture of inclusivity and to equality of opportunity for all of our staff and students. We see diversity as a strength and value the rich variety of backgrounds, identities and experiences of our staff, students and alumni.

With staff and students from over 140 countries, we are one of the most international universities in the UK.

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University information

Bachelor

1320+
3+
92.8+
6.5+
92+

Master

580+
3+
6.5+
90+

10,218
82%
18%
4,589
76%
24%
1,172
56%
44%

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

University of St Andrews is one of the top Public universities in , . It is ranked #113 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #88
  • 2016
    #68
  • 2017
    #77
  • 2018
    #92
  • 2019
    #97
  • 2020
    #100
  • 2021
    #96
  • 2022
    #91
  • 2023
    #=96
  • 2024
    #=95
  • 2025
    #104
  • 2026
    #113

QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #88
  • 2016
    #68
  • 2017
    #77
  • 2018
    #92
  • 2019
    #97
  • 2020
    #100
  • 2021
    #96
  • 2022
    #91
  • 2023
    #=96
  • 2024
    #=95
  • 2025
    #104
  • 2026
    #113

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