University of St Andrews

Both the University of St Andrews and the University of Oxford are highly regarded universities in the UK however the University of St Andrews has recently been ranked higher than the University of Oxford in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide and in terms of MBA programs the University of Oxford has a highly ranked business school. The University of St Andrews on the other hand does not have a dedicated business school but offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields. 

Undergraduate tuition fees:
For international students studying in the Faculty of Arts, Divinity, or Science, the tuition fees for 2023 entrants are £28,190, and for 2024 entrants, the fees are £30,160 per year.
Taught postgraduate tuition fees:
For the academic year 2024-2025, the tuition fees for taught postgraduate programs are £7,785 for home students and £17,250 for international students.

The duration of PG courses at University of St Andrews can based on the programme and the mode of study. The taught courses have a duration of one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study, while research PG programs can take longer to complete.

For MS  (28 courses): the duration is 10 months-1 year

For M.A.  (48 courses): the duration is 1 year-2 years

For MIM  (12 courses): the duration is 12 months-1 year

For PG Diploma  (2 courses): the duration is 9-10 months

PG Certificate  (1 course): the duration is 6 months

Yes students can apply for part-time jobs while studying at the University of St Andrews and the university offers a range of part time job opportunities for students including jobs on campus and in the local community. You can find part time jobs on websites like Indeed, Totaljobs and Jooble and you can also check the university's employment website which also lists part time job opportunities plus full time work is allowed during vacations.

The St. Andrews International Excellence Scholarship recipients are expected to act as ambassadors for the university by participating constructively in campus activities and promoting St. Andrews at various events.

Log into "My Application" and select "View the scholarships and funding catalog" to begin the application process. Locate the scholarship you want to apply for, and then use the online application to submit the necessary paperwork.

Yes, an average Indian student from tier 2/tier 3 can join the University of St Andrews. The University provides several flexible entrance choices and accepts a broad range of qualifications.

Indian students who want to attend the institution must pass the entrance exams, which include standardised examinations for English proficiency. A variety of support services are provided by the university to assist Indian students in adjusting to life in the UK.

University of St Andrews has an application fee of EUR 75. The admission requirements for Indian students include:

Indian School Certificate/Intermediate Certificate/Higher School Certificate
International Baccalaureate
SAT/ACT scores
High School Documents
Academic Transcripts
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Letters of Recommendation
Resume/CV
Financial Documents (if required)
Copy of Passport and Visa

Around 8000 undergraduate students and 2000 graduates are studying at the University of St. Andrews, it is composed of more than 135 nationalities and 45% are international students.

More than 900 undergraduate and around 500 graduate programmes are available to international students at the University of St. Andrews. St Andrews also provides specialist support to international students who require a visa to study at the university.

Some of the best and highly ranked courses and subjects at the University of St Andrews according to sources include Business, Management, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Mass Communication and Media, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The university also ranks highly in the QS World University Rankings, with an overall ranking of #91 in 2023 and #95 in 2024.