University of St Andrews

Scotland's first university, small and traditional, in a coastal town; four-year degrees with strong international relations, humanities and sciences.

St Andrews, United Kingdom · QS World University Rankings 2027: =115

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Admission

How students are selected: Offers based on predicted grades, personal statement and reference; some courses add admissions tests and interviews.
How to apply: UCAS (up to 5 choices)
Usual deadlines: 15 October (Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry, veterinary); 14 January 2027 for most courses · all United Kingdom deadlines
Teaching language: English

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