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Political Town By the sea

UCAS code: S36

St Andrews is a unique combination of ancient and modern, local and global. Founded in 1413, we are the third oldest university in the English-speaking world. The city is quite small; the University accounts for approximately half the population but it has a distinctly cosmopolitan air due to the presence of students and staff from over 140 countries.
Source: University of St Andrews website

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How students describe this university

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Varied union activities

70%

Medium

Sporty

72%

Medium

Political

66%

High

Diverse local nightlife

37%

Low

Creative

67%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
% of graduates in work or further study 96% Medium
Average graduate salary £23k High
Student satisfaction score 90% Low

Number of students

11,820

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

79%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

8%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

39%

of students are male

Young / Mature

9%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

42%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

173 comments (44 students)
    • I’ve really enjoyed medicine, I like the spiral approach they take to teaching it, it all makes sense.

      2024, 2nd year student, Medicine

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    • The medicine building was built quite recently, so the facilities are great and really up to date.

      2024, 2nd year student, Medicine

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    • I love being at St Andrews. Some people find it too small / villagey but it’s what I enjoy the most. You always see someone you know and can say hello to, and it’s surrounded by lovely architecture.

      2024, 2nd year student, Medicine

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    • It recently was closed due to unsafe building materials and hasn’t been open for a while.

      2024, 2nd year student, Medicine

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    • It’s not necessarily what people associated with “uni life”, such as frequent clubbing. There’s much more of a pub culture / dinner parties, which suits me so much more.

      2024, 2nd year student, Medicine

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    • St Andrews is a very expensive town, from the accommodation (which is very hard to find) as well as all other aspects.

      2024, 2nd year student, Medicine

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