Summary
One of the world's most ancient universities, St Andrews also strives to be among the most innovative. It has flourished for over six centuries because it is outward-looking and international. A flexible degree structure is based on the student's choice of subject specialism, with small-group, high-quality teaching grounded in partnership and dialogue between teachers and students.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate79%Postgraduate21%
Study mode
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Full-time91%Part-time9%
Student population
- 10,001–15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK53%International38%EU9%
Student gender
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Male 41%Female 59%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
4th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000923 92%4th
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Entry standards
/ Max 215215 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.32 83%1st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.31 83%25th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.71 71%10th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37573217 86%7th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164806 37%45th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.712.18th
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Continuation
/ Max 10098.0 98%2nd
3 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10086.9 87%7th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10085.3 85%3rd
Subject League Tables 2026
- Anthropology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Theology & Religious Studies
Overall ranking
3rd out of 23
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Anthropology ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10098.8 99%3rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 201200 99%2nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.31 83%1st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.27 82%10th
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Continuation
/ Max 10098.6 99%2nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10082.0 82%5th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. University of St Andrews is proud of its high-quality research, teaching and facilities; have a look at where it ranks on our league tables and see how its strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience. There are also many clubs and societies to join – from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to political and religious societies. Whatever your interest, University of St Andrews is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
Accommodation includes catered or self-catered halls with shared kitchen and dining facilities. Accessible and adapted bedrooms are available for disabled students.