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Scotland's First
University

St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world, founded in 1413.

Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe's leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research.

Three students walking along St Andrews pier

Small town, big history

Six centuries of teaching make us the third oldest university in the English-speaking world.

International students

Internationally Scottish

A student community of 100 nations.

Artist's impression of new planet

Research excellence

One of the world's leading research institutions.

Science students

Teaching quality

Committed to excellence in teaching.

Students celebrating the end of examinations

Satisfaction guaranteed

Top mainstream university, National Student Surveys 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

May Day swimmers at dawn

The St Andrews Experience

An education for life.

Principal and Vice Chancellor's welcome
Giving to St Andrews - scene of West Sands beach
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Prospective students

Aerobics class

Sport and exercise

The Sports Centre provides a perfect setting where everyone can take part in classes, train or play sport at any level.
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    Sir Kenneth Dover (11 March 1920 - 7 March 2010)

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    Sir Kenneth Dover (11 March 1920 - 7 March 2010)View larger