University of St Andrews
2014 League Table Ranking 62014 Overall Score 891
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Entry Standards
521
Entry Standards
The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the University.
The average UCAS tariff score of new students entering the University.
Student-Staff Ratio
12.6
Student-Staff Ratio
The average staffing levels at the University.
The average staffing levels at the University.
Research Assessment
2.72
Research Assessment
The average quality of the research undertaken in the University.
The average quality of the research undertaken in the University.
Academic Services Spend
1,758
Academic Services Spend
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting services such as libraries and IT.
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting services such as libraries and IT.
Student Satisfaction
4.15
Student Satisfaction
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.
A guide to how satisfied students are with the quality of teaching they receive.
Facilities Spend
442
Facilities Spend
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
A guide to how much the University spends on supporting facilities such as the careers service, health and counselling services and sport facilities.
Graduate Prospects
75.4
Graduate Prospects
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University.
A guide to the employability of graduates on completion of their courses at the University.
Degree Completion
96.8
Degree Completion
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the University.
The proportion of students expected to successfully complete their studies and gain a degree from the University.
Good Honours
88.8
Good Honours
The percentage of graduates achieving a first or upper second class honours degree – the class of degree achieved can impact a graduate’s employment prospects.
The percentage of graduates achieving a first or upper second class honours degree – the class of degree achieved can impact a graduate’s employment prospects.
Green Score
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Green Score
This environmental & ethical ranking of the University is provided courtesy of the People & Planet Green League - the only comprehensive and independent green ranking of every UK university. Choosing a greener university can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your job prospects in a global low-carbon economy.
This environmental & ethical ranking of the University is provided courtesy of the People & Planet Green League - the only comprehensive and independent green ranking of every UK university. Choosing a greener university can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your job prospects in a global low-carbon economy.
History
- Founded in 1413.
- Oldest university in Scotland.
- Third oldest university in the English speaking world.
- No campus as university integrated with town: ancient buildings juxtaposed with state of the art science facilities.
Location and transport
- St Andrews is set in a spectacular position on the east coast of Scotland.
- On one side of the town are the wooded hills of the Fife countryside. To the north and east the town looks out over a rocky headland to the dramatic waters of the North Sea.
- Much of Scotland can be accessed conveniently from St Andrews. Edinburgh airport is an hour away.
Entry Standards
- Find out more about entry requirements at St Andrews online.
Student mix
- 55% women, 45% men.
- 52% UK, 15% EU, 34% overseas.
- Around 10 applications for every place.
Course flexibility
- Students are admitted to Faculties-Arts, Science, Divinity, Medicine.
- Semesters and modules.
Teaching standards
- Consistently one of the top mainstream university for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012).
Research standards
- Best for teaching and research in Scotland.
- Consistently in UK top ten.
- Ranked 34th in world for Arts & Humanities (THE World University Rankings 2012).
- In 2009–10 total value of research grants awarded was over £36 million.
Academic strengths
- University has produced more directors of FTSE 100 companies in proportion to its size than any other educational institution in Britain, according to Institute of Employment Research.
- At 98%, has one of the highest completion rates in the UK.
Disability services
- Telephone +44 (0)1334 462020 or visit the website.
Students' union
- Known as Students' Association. Find out about the Students' Association at St Andrews online.
Sport
- Sixty acres adjacent hall, university flats and science teaching complex.
- Visit the website for information about sport at St Andrews.
Recent/prospective new builds
- A brand new, purpose-built medical school offering outstanding facilities for teaching and learning opened in 2010.
- Redevelopment of the library and student residences underway.
Availability of part-time work
- 45% students in paid work during semesters.
Notable alumni
St Andrews’ graduates include statesmen, inventors, authors, political leaders and journalists.
Among them are:
- Inventor of the logarithm, John Napier.
- James Wilson, one of the fathers of the American Constitution.
- Nobel Prize Winner Sir James Black.
- First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond.
- Writer Fay Weldon,
- Actress Siobhan Redmon.
- Actors Michael Forsythe and Crispin Bonham-Carter.
- Broadcaster Hazel Irvine.
- HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and HRH Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
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