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
  • July 2024: Publication of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Ranking position #304.
  • July 2024: Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands announced latest results of CWTS Leiden Ranking with University of St Andrews in position 793.
  • June 2024: US News: Best Global Universities update. University of St Andrews achieves place 394.
  • June 2024: University of St Andrews ranks 233 in the latest Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) from Nature Index.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #4 
    • #268 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #1 
    • #4 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #601 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #5 
    • #511 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #716 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #301 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #623 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #1 
    • #1 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #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 15 September, 2023]
    • #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 10 April, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #1 
    • #2 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #2 
    • #3 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #10 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #12 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #351 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #233 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #149 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #451 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #3 
    Anthropology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #6 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #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 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #356 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #27 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #32 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #43 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #92 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #176 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of St Andrews

Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Natural Sciences
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Languages & Literature
Psychology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Social Studies & Humanities
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2 
Mathematics
Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Medicine & Health
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
Computer Science
Materials Science QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Engineering
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Law
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#268 
Agriculture

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 123 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 #1 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of St Andrews.

University of St Andrews achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Anatomy and Physiology). 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 123 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.
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