University of St Andrews

Yes, University of St. Andrews offer scholarships to Indian students. Details of scholarships offered to UG international students are mentioned below-

• St. Andrews BA International Honors Scholarship: This scholarship is for those students who are applying to William & Mary joint degree BA International Honors program starting first year at university
• International Excellence Scholarship- This scholarship is awarded to students who will be studying at St. Andrews for UG degree. Selection committee seeks applicants who are gifted with good academis. Value of award per year is full tuition fees
• International UG Scholarship- This scholarship is for international students who will be studying at St. Andrews for UG degree. It will be awarded as tuition fee reduction of up to GBP 10,000 per year for each year of students' UG studies and shall be awarded on basis of financial need.

The University of St. Andrews has mentioned that it is highly competitive, hence, making a very good application is very essential. So, the university looks at the full application. Meaning, only good grades are not enough on their own for the University of St. Andrews admissions, but the whole application should be of the highest quality. On top of this, the applicants must check the entry requirements carefully.

How to write a good Personal Statement?

The Personal Statement is a chance to demonstrate the passion and what drives the applicants to study a particular subject. At least 75% of the Personal Statement of the applicants should focus on the subject the applicants are applying for.

Following areas are evaluated:

• Grades and qualifications
• Context of which the grades have been achieved
• Personal Statement
• Academic References
• Interview performance (Wherever required)
• Relevant work experience (Wherever required)
• English language ability, where appropriate

The University of St. Andrews admission requirements for Indian students are given below:

• Indian School Certificate, Higher School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate, All India Senior School Certificate and Pre-University Course (Attained on completion of Class 12): The applicants are required to obtain at least an average of 90% (with 90% or higher in any pre-requisite subjects) in Class 12 examinations, or A1-A2, if taking examinations used by Central Boards
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 36 (HL 6,6,5) to 38 (HL 6,6,6 plus SL 6,6,6). From 2021, programs needing A-levels Mathematics shall accept either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at higher level
• A-levels: AAB to A*A*A
• SQA Highers: AAAB to AAAAB 

Postgraduate Course Requirements

• The applicants willing to pursue a postgraduate degree are expected to have a good second division (2.1) or first division UK bachelor’s degree with Honors, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject, or a relevant postgraduate qualification
• Generally, Indian degree equivalents with first-class grades of 60% to 80% (minimum) or 7.0 – 9.0 CGPA is required, depending on the institution

Also Read: Requirements to Study in UK for Indian Students