QS World Ranking
#100
Acceptance Rate
8%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$28,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
January 31
via UCAS
Student Body
Total Enrollment
10,000
students
International Students
45%
US Students
15%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Scotland's oldest and most prestigious university, attended by royalty, in a charming coastal Scottish town.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Scotland's oldest university. Prince William attended. Unique American-friendly 4-year MA degree system.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of St Andrews
Acceptance Rate
8%
Highly selective
Application System
UCAS
Deadline
January 31
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$28,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via UCAS by January 31
- SAT 1350+ or ACT 30+ (15% of students are American)
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 92+
- 4-year Scottish degree — US students enter Year 1
- Personal statement via UCAS
- Interview for Medicine and some competitive programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$28,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- January 31
- Application System
- UCAS
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 8%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓St Andrews Scholarship
- ✓Agnes Blackadder Hall Scholarship
Cost of Living — St Andrews, Scotland
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,500
vs. avg US college student
21% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
St Andrews is a small coastal town — living costs are lower than major UK cities. Almost everything is walkable.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of St Andrews as a US Student
University of St Andrews is located in St Andrews, United Kingdom and is ranked #100in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Medicine, International Relations, Business. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$28,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 8%. Applications are submitted through UCAS with a deadline of January 31. Scholarships available include the St Andrews Scholarship.