University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews

Academic Programs
- Business
- Classical Studies
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Divinity
- Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- History
- Humanities
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Modern Languages
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Psychology
- Research
- Science
- Social Anthropology
- Social Science
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
Student experience
- A cappella
- Academic Family
- Athletics
- Charity fund-raising
- Choir
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Debating
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Fashion show
- Fashion show
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Music
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Online gaming
- Orchestra
- Photography
- Poker
- Religious Affiliation
- Student newspaper/publications
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Varsity and club sports
- parents
- traditions
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
Applicants are normally in their final year of high school, or the equivalent. Applicants who attend (or attended) college or university but who did not complete a minimum of two semesters of full time study are considered for first year. There are three ways to apply; Direct Application, UCAS, or the Common Application. The application route used does not affect the decision on an application. A completed application consists of the application form, a full high school transcript, a supplemental/interest essay (called the Personal Statement on UCAS) and an academic reference. Applicants apply to a specific degree program and Faculty. Some applicants may be offered a place on a waitlist for our most popular degrees. We are rolling admissions and do not have an option to apply EA or ED. Our average decision time is around 6 weeks. Decisions take longer on applications that are incomplete when they reach us.
Transfer applicants should have completed two or more semesters of full-time study at a recognised institution. Applicants must submit an official transcript from their current institution, and include an explanation of any non-standard marking systems. We also require an academic transcript from your high school (or equivalent) containing your final-year marks, and a high school profile. A copy of your university/college syllabus should be included to establish which of your courses are common to our degree program. Where possible, we will transfer credits to the total needed for a degree award. Some applicants may be offered a place on a waitlist for our most popular degrees. We are rolling admissions and do not have an option to apply EA or ED. Our average decision time is around 6 weeks. Decisions take longer on applications that are incomplete when they reach us.
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My favourite part about studying at St Andrews has been the teaching staff, all of whom are brilliant scholars and even better people. My lecturers always talk about how the students are the best parts of their jobs, and they light up whenever we ask questions or make new discoveries. I love the supportive and encouraging environment here and the town is pretty great, too!
