University of St Andrews: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #276 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #107 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #27 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #3 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #34 of 1,017 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top100 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 10,425
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.st-andrews.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* The University of St Andrews is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Either Scottish Qualifications Agency Standard Grade (S Grade) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes in at least 5 approved subjects, plus either 4 approved subjects at SQA Higher Grade (H Grade) or 3 approved subjects at GCE Advanced Level (A Level). Or qualifications equivalent in depth and breadth to the above from the student's country of origin. |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - January; February-May) |
| Enrollment | 10,425 |
Research profile
University of St Andrews is a world-class research university with 66,342 scientific papers published and 2,234,715 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Philosophy.
University of St Andrews majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 515 | 5349 |
| 1994 | 617 | 6533 |
| 1995 | 595 | 6753 |
| 1996 | 756 | 7079 |
| 1997 | 738 | 7632 |
| 1998 | 881 | 9104 |
| 1999 | 904 | 10737 |
| 2000 | 997 | 12683 |
| 2001 | 1070 | 14005 |
| 2002 | 1069 | 17063 |
| 2003 | 1183 | 21136 |
| 2004 | 1250 | 24326 |
| 2005 | 1416 | 27847 |
| 2006 | 1524 | 31647 |
| 2007 | 1766 | 37807 |
| 2008 | 1798 | 42951 |
| 2009 | 2064 | 49533 |
| 2010 | 2115 | 55819 |
| 2011 | 1984 | 63617 |
| 2012 | 2065 | 72299 |
| 2013 | 2306 | 80913 |
| 2014 | 2491 | 87461 |
| 2015 | 2515 | 93665 |
| 2016 | 2653 | 101831 |
| 2017 | 2771 | 109568 |
| 2018 | 2609 | 126550 |
| 2019 | 2648 | 133249 |
| 2020 | 2755 | 150635 |
| 2021 | 2900 | 167305 |
| 2022 | 2617 | 155618 |
| 2023 | 2737 | 157953 |
| 2024 | 2211 | 155815 |
| 2025 | 1795 | 136978 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of St Andrews gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Home/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £19,100 - £25,100 |
| Postgraduate (Home/EU) | £6,500 - £28,600 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £17,200 - £28,600 |
The University of St Andrews has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of St Andrews.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Anthropology, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Economics, English, Film, Geography, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religion |
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University of St Andrews alumni
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William, Prince of Wales
- Enrolled in the University of St Andrews
- 2001-2005 graduated with Master of Arts in geography
- Occupations
- philanthropistaristocrataircraft pilotpolo playerhelicopter pilot
- Biography
-
William, Prince of Wales, is the heir apparent to the British throne. He is the elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales
- Enrolled in the University of St Andrews
- In 2005 graduated with Master of Arts in history of art
- Occupations
- aristocratphilanthropistbusinesspersonsocialite
- Biography
-
Catherine, Princess of Wales, is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne.
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas
- Occupations
- television actorchild actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jonathan Taylor Thomas is an American actor and director. He is known for portraying Randy Taylor on Home Improvement (1991–1998) and Pinocchio in the film The Adventures of Pinocchio (1996), and voicing young Simba in the animated film The Lion King (1994).
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Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
- Enrolled in the University of St Andrews
- Studied in 2022
- Occupations
- schoolchildaristocrat
- Biography
-
Lady Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary Mountbatten-Windsor is a member of the British royal family. She is the elder child and only daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Louise is the youngest niece of King Charles III. She was born during the reign of her paternal grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and at the time of her birth was eighth in the line of succession to the British throne; as of 2026, she is 17th.
University of St Andrews faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Arabic, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Bible, Classical Languages, Economics, English, Film, French, Geography, German, Greek, Hebrew, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Latin, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Modern History, Philosophy, Psychology, Russian, Spanish, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Divinity | Theology |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology |
General information
| Founded | 1413 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Aien aristeuein Ever to excel |
Location and contacts
| Address | College Gate St Andrews, KY16 9AJ United Kingdom |
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| City population | 18,000 |