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
  • 27 Sep, 2023: New edition of THE World University Rankings. University of St Andrews ranked #193.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) with University of St Andrews in position 3.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #1.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: New edition of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. University of St Andrews ranked #301.

University rankings

    • #1 
    • #2 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #193 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #95 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #138 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #176 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 16 November, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #352 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #663 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #518 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #364 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #303 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #418 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #510 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #139 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #216 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #158 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #4 
    • #82 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe
    [Published 30 April, 2019]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #143 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #304 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #22 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #268 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #2 
    • #46 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    History of Art
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    History of Art, Architecture & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #3 
    • #151 
    Accounting & Finance
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #8 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #176 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #151 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #2 
    • #10 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #601 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #351 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Engineering

    • #511 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #716 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #301 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #623 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #646 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #2 
    • #13 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #1 
    • #1 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #47 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #66 
    Modern Langugages
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #1 
    • #2 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #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 
    • #14 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #351 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #2 
    • #11 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #201 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #201 
    Biological Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #324 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #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 
    • #4 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Earth & Marine Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #251 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #284 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #149 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #539 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #229 
    Physical Sciences
    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 
    • #201 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #451 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #9 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Physics & Astronomy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #5 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #51 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #14 
    Classics & Ancient History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #356 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 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 08 June, 2023]
    • #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 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #10 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #78 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Politics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #83 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #7 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #14 
    Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of St Andrews

English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Languages & Literature
History The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Social Studies & Humanities
Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Natural Sciences
History of Art The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Arts Visual & Performing
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2 
Mathematics
Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Medicine & Health
Business & Management Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Business
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Computer Science
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#13 
Journalism & Media Studies
Agriculture & Forestry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Agriculture

Student Reviews for University of St Andrews

Student satisfaction:
4.4 (based on 402 student reviews)

“Some of the traditions that St Andrews observes are a lot of fun, like their Raisin Weekend where people play games and prank each other. This kind of traditional atmosphere isn’t for everybody, because some people find it a bit excessive. I find that it creates a unique atmosphere on campus.”

“I studied Art History at St Andrews, and I have to say that I got all the assistance I needed from the teaching staff when I asked for it after hours. I think this could have been fixed by giving us more class hours in the first place, but overall I have no complaints.”

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:

TOP 5 Best rated degree courses of University of St Andrews

  Course
1 German - MA 100/100 (6 student reviews)
2 Divinity - MA 90/100 (11 student reviews)
3 Chemistry (5-year) - MChem 89/100 (6 student reviews)
4 Modern History - MA 82/100 (11 student reviews)
5 Latin - MA 78/100 (12 student reviews)

TOP 5 highest earning degree courses of University of St Andrews

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Modern History - MA £28,000.00
2 Chemistry (5-year) - MChem £28,000.00
3 Latin - MA £27,000.00
4 German - MA £24,000.00
5 Divinity - MA £22,000.00

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
91 /100
439 total respondents

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

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FAQ

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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 33 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 112 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 The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (History). See all subject rankings for University of St Andrews.

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