St Andrews

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/

St Andrews is Scotland’s first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world, founded in 1413.

Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe’s leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research.

The University is now one of Europe’s most research intensive seats of learning – over a quarter of its turnover comes from research grants and contracts. It is one of the top rated universities in Europe for research, teaching quality and student satisfaction and is consistently ranked among the UK’s top five in leading independent league tables produced by The Times, The Guardian and the Sunday Times.

In 2009 the University received on average 11 applications per place.St Andrewshas not entered clearing for several years and sets highly challenging asking rates to attract only the most academically potent students in the Arts, Sciences, Medicine and Divinity.

As it prepares to celebrate its 600th anniversary in 2013, the University is pursuing a varied programme of capital investment, including a New School of Medicine, the refurbishment of its Main Library, a new Biological Sciences Research Centre and the provision of new student accommodation.

What makes the University of St Andrews special?

• Consistently high teaching quality within a strong research environment.
• Excellent retention rates.
• Diverse forms of teaching: web support and small group interaction.
• Flexible modular degree structure.
• Strong commitment to University-managed accommodation.
• Compact and friendly.
• A Scottish university with a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
• High reputation for an excellent student experience.