St. Andrews University ranked 1221st in the United States, 4675th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 18 research topics. St. Andrews University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,038 academic publications and 41,223 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
St. Andrews University ranked 491st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2335th in the World with 2,206 publications made and 22,995 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Art History, Political Science, Classics and Ancient History.
St. Andrews University ranked 470th for Art & Design in the United States and 1953rd in the World with 1,090 publications made and 3,590 citations received. Main research topics: Art History, Literature, Fashion Design, Creative Writing, Aesthetics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
St. Andrews University ranked 566th for Computer Science in the United States and 3017th in the World with 929 publications made and 20,304 citations received. Main research topics: Library and Information science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision.
St. Andrews University ranked 757th for Environmental Science in the United States and 4213th in the World with 839 publications made and 10,373 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
St. Andrews University ranked 583rd for Physics in the United States and 3502nd in the World with 798 publications made and 16,435 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
St. Andrews University ranked 773rd for Biology in the United States and 4163rd in the World with 725 publications made and 16,362 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
St. Andrews University ranked 643rd for Engineering in the United States and 3883rd in the World with 653 publications made and 14,993 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
St. Andrews University ranked 620th for Chemistry in the United States and 3758th in the World with 545 publications made and 15,346 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
