University of St Andrews

St Andrews offers a unique student experience. Its location on the east coast of Scotland in a town of 24,000 people offers a community atmosphere alongside dramatic landscapes. The international student body helps enhance the cosmopolitan feel.

• St Andrews students make the most of what the town offers, having dinners, parties, beach bonfires, events at the Students' Association, sport and an arts festival.
• The town also offers a variety of cafés, bars, restaurants, and high street and boutique shops as well as a university museum, the Byre Theatre and an art deco cinema.
• St Andrews is known as the Home of Golf, and it's easy to get a student membership to all seven local golf courses, including the Old Course.
• From academic talks and conferences to university events such as the election of the rector or the annual carol services, there is always something going on.
• With students from around the world, the university's global culture is shared through festivals, socials and events.

• St Andrews has more than 4,000 beds in halls, with a fantastic variety of accommodation to suit different tastes and budgets.
• The range of accommodation includes catered or self-catered options, and shared or individual bedrooms.
• There is no university campus as the university is integrated with the town, all within easy walking distance of accommodation.
• Halls of residence have a support system of staff and postgraduate students who act as mentors and provide out-of-hours support.
• Accommodation guarantee for first year undergraduates. Alcohol-free accommodation is available.

• All students and staff of the university are automatically members of the St Andrews Students' Association.
• There are more than 150 student societies covering causes, cultures, interests, music and performance.
• Run by students, for students, the Students' Association works full-time to support and enhance students' experience.

• Walking and cycling are the most effective way of travelling.
• During term time there is a night bus service between the university library, the Students' Association and halls of residence.
• Buses run every 10 minutes to the railway station 6 miles outside St Andrews.
• International airports are located at Edinburgh (48 miles), Aberdeen (81 miles) and Glasgow (82 miles).

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