St. Andrews University ranked 1221st in the United States, 4655th in the global 2026 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 3,072 academic publications and 43,560 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
St. Andrews University ranked 507th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2421st in the World with 2,219 publications made and 24,046 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Art History, Political Science, Classics and Ancient History.
St. Andrews University ranked 487th for Art & Design in the United States and 2047th in the World with 1,092 publications made and 3,712 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 568th for Computer Science in the United States and 3073rd in the World with 935 publications made and 21,330 citations received. Main research topics: Library and Information science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Cyber Security.
St. Andrews University ranked 761st for Environmental Science in the United States and 4280th in the World with 845 publications made and 10,727 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
St. Andrews University ranked 584th for Physics in the United States and 3562nd in the World with 802 publications made and 17,207 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
St. Andrews University ranked 767th for Biology in the United States and 4196th in the World with 738 publications made and 17,375 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
St. Andrews University ranked 645th for Engineering in the United States and 3923rd in the World with 659 publications made and 15,857 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
St. Andrews University ranked 618th for Chemistry in the United States and 3787th in the World with 554 publications made and 16,156 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
