Rankings of University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews is located in the historic county of Fife, Scotland. Teaching at this institution began in the year of 1410, making it one of the oldest universities not just in Scotland, but also in the English-speaking world. St Andrews has repeatedly been ranked among the top universities in the United Kingdom by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, ensuring prospective students that they can expect an experience that satisfies their desire to learn and excel.

Latest ranking updates for University of St Andrews
  • March 2025: Publication of THE World’s Most International Universities . Ranking position #40.
  • March 2025: QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies) update. University of St Andrews achieves place 51.
  • March 2025: University of St Andrews ranks 548 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
  • February 2025: Publication of THE World Reputation Rankings . Ranking position #101.
#2
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of St Andrews
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 37 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #4 
    • #308 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #167 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

Business

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #7 
    • #601 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Engineering

    • #5 
    • #669 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #451 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #723 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #1 
    • #3 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #4 
    • #201 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]

Mathematics

    • #5 
    • #495 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #251 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]

Medicine & Health

    • #4 
    • #10 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #351 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #4 
    • #207 
    Veterinary Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #159 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #2 
    • #201 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #233 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #39 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #4 
    • #303 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #2 
    • #158 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #17 
    Zoology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #3 
    • #51 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #4 
    • #51 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Classics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #398 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #30 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #23 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #46 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Philosophy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #14 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #2 
    • #85 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #55 
    Politics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #94 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #387 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #5 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Theology and Religious Studies
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of St Andrews

History The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#1 
Social Studies & Humanities
Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Natural Sciences
German The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#1 
Languages & Literature
Business and Management The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Business
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2 
Mathematics
History of Art, Architecture and Design The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#2 
Arts Visual & Performing
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
Computer Science
Medicine The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#6 
Medicine & Health
Earth Sciences URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#167 
Agriculture
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Law

About University of St Andrews

PROS

  • Some of the most attractive features of St Andrews could be their internationally respected academic research in Science and and the Arts, as it gives students the chance to be involved in authoring publications under the university’s name.
  • A socially vibrant campus atmosphere due to numerous conferences, concerts, and guest seminars hosted throughout the year. Some of the most popular examples include Starfields music festival, and the On The Rocks art festival.

CONS

  • A recurring complaint from students is that marking schemes tend to be inconsistent when it comes to coursework on most programmes.
  • St Andrews is a small seaside town, which means that there is a lack of options for social activities. This depends on your needs, however, and you might just love the peace of the seaside.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1413
Telephone:
+44 1334 476161
Address:
College Gate, North Street
KY16 9AJ, St Andrews
Scotland
Website:
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/
Social:

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 121 students of University of St Andrews participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of St Andrews in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 81.2

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

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FAQ

University of St Andrews ranks #2 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.

University of St Andrews ranks #1 in St Andrews in our meta ranking.

University of St Andrews is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 37 rankings of University of St Andrews.

University of St Andrews achieved #2 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of St Andrews.

University of St Andrews achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #1 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Classics). See all subject rankings for University of St Andrews.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings University of St Andrews ranks #1 among universities in St Andrews and #2 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of University of St Andrews.

In our meta ranking University of St Andrews ranks #2 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.