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University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews, St. Andrews

  • #104 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 9,643Total Students
  • 1,254Faculty
  • 4,992Int'l Students
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The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
Status
Whether the University is funded by the government of that country or state, or funded by private donations.
Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

About

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Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. Ranked 92nd in the world, it’s particularly competitive in the following subjects:
  • Theology, divinity and religious studies (18th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject) 
  • Philosophy (19th) 
  • Arts and Humanities (61st) 

About

Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews is Scotland’s oldest and highest-ranking university. Ranked 92nd in the world, it’s particularly competitive in the following subjects:
  • Theology, divinity and religious studies (18th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject) 
  • Philosophy (19th) 
  • Arts and Humanities (61st) 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #93
  • 2014
    #83
  • 2015
    #88
  • 2016
    #68
  • 2017
    #77
  • 2018
    #92
  • 2019
    #97
  • 2020
    #100
  • 2021
    #96
  • 2022
    #91
  • 2023
    #=96
  • 2024
    #=95
  • 2025
    #104
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Student & Staff

Total students
9,643

19%
81%

International students
4,992

28%
72%

Total faculty staff
1,254

557
697

Total students
9,643

19%
81%

International students
4,992

28%
72%

Total faculty staff
1,254

697
557
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

St. Andrews, United Kingdom

University of St Andrews Campus,

University of St Andrews , St. Andrews , Fife , United Kingdom , KY16 9AJ

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