University of St Andrews
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University of St Andrews is in St Andrews, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £34,910–£41,600 (≈ US$46,300–55,100) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels AAA; A-levels AAA, including A in Mathematics; IB Diploma 38 (HL 6,6,6). Language: IELTS 7, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 91, TOEFL iBT 81. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 3 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £34,910 per year (≈ US$46,300) (varies by programme) + housing and meals £12,208 per year (≈ US$16,200) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 3 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: AAA. IB Diploma: 38 (HL 6,6,6). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Oct 14 (UCAS early deadline) Last round: Late applications, Jun 30. |
| Where and how students live | St Andrews · 56 km from EDI airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed; housing and meals £12,208 per year |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). · 94% of graduates employed or studying |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“Scholarships are available based on academic excellence, financial need or a combination of both.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Selection is based on academic excellence.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption appliesSources (2)“If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students who cannot provide any of the evidence above will need to submit a valid English language test score as indicated below.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (2)“If you do not have evidence that you have met the English language requirement before you apply, this will form part of any conditional offer the University makes you.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“We may recommend or require you to attend one or more pre-sessional courses, which provide English language and academic orientation and are designed to prepare you for study.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Excellence Scholarship
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full tuition (2027-28 figure)
- Number of awards: 1
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“The International Excellence Scholarship is available to students with an overseas fee status who will be studying at St Andrews for an undergraduate degree starting in 2027.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full tuition fees (one award).”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This award is paid annually for the duration of the student's undergraduate programme.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship is only available to students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree (this includes direct entry into year two of the course, but it does not include students transferring from another institution).”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Accommodation Award International
£1,900 (≈ US$2,500) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £1,900 (≈ US$2,500) / year (2027-28 figure)
- Financial need: Required
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“The International Accommodation award is available to entrant undergraduate students with an overseas fee status who will be studying in St Andrews for an undergraduate degree beginning in 2027.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Awards worth £1,900 per annum are available for the duration of the undergraduate course, selection is based on financial need.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship is paid annually for the duration of the undergraduate course.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship is only available to students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree. This includes direct entry into year two of the course, but it does not include students transferring from another institution.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Undergraduate Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Financial need: Required
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“This entrant scholarship is for students with an overseas fee status who will be studying at St Andrews for an undergraduate degree beginning in 2027. The scholarship will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction for each year of the student's undergraduate studies and will be awarded based on financial need.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The value of the award will be confirmed by December 2026.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This award is paid annually for the duration of the student's undergraduate programme.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship is only available to students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree. This includes direct entry into year two of the course, but it does not include students transferring from another institution.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science BSc (Hons) · 4 years Source (1)“The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science is a four-year course offered by the School of Computer Science.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics MA (Hons) · 4 years Source (1)“The MA in Economics is a four-year course run by the University of St Andrews Business School.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Relations MA (Hons) · 4 years Source (1)“The MA (Hons) in International Relations is a four-year course run by the School of International Relations.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (2)“Monday 14 September 2026 | Week 1 | Semester 1 starts and teaching begins”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must either pay your tuition fees online in advance or upon matriculation in September.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)“If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students who cannot provide any of the evidence above will need to submit a valid English language test score as indicated below.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“You will need qualifications, a personal statement and a reference.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required ×1 Source (1)“You will need qualifications, a personal statement and a reference.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required (reference) Source (1)“You will need qualifications, a personal statement and a reference.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS early deadline — Application | Oct 14 (reference)Source (1)“Wednesday 14 October 2026 | Week 5 | UCAS deadline for Medicine applications (6pm UK time) | Applications”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| UCAS equal-consideration deadline — Application | Jan 13 (reference)Source (1)“Wednesday 13 January 2027 | Main UCAS application deadline | Applications”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Late applications — Application (Common Application) | May 3 (reference)Source (1)“Monday 3 May 2027 | Week 14 | Deadline for Common Application International applications | Applications”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Late applications — Application (UCAS and direct application) | Jun 30Source (2)“UCAS and direct: 30 June”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“30 June – deadline for all other international applicants”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | £34,910 per year (≈ US$46,300) (2027–28 figure) Computer Science BSc (Hons): £34,910 per year (≈ US$46,300) (reference) Economics MA (Hons): £34,910 per year (≈ US$46,300) (reference) International Relations MA (Hons): £34,910 per year (≈ US$46,300) (reference) Medicine: £41,600 per year (≈ US$55,100) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | £12,208 per year (≈ US$16,200) (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (10)
“2027 | — | — | £34,910 | Fees will be adjusted annually, with increases typically ranging from 3% to 5% to reflect inflationary pressures to which we may be exposed”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Year of entry | Approved 2025-2026 | Approved 2026-2027 | Approved 2027-2028 | Notes”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“EU and overseas: £34,910”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“EU and overseas: £34,910”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“EU and overseas: £34,910”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“2027 | — | — | £41,600 |”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Catered residence fees or rent, utilities, food | £12,208 | $17,701”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Undergraduate estimated cost of attendance for 2026–2027”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (2)“The University of St Andrews guarantees accommodation to all UK, EU and overseas first-year undergraduate students when they:”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All first-year undergraduate students are guaranteed a place in a hall, as long as you meet certain conditions.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 1 Source (1)“The University of St Andrews guarantees accommodation to all UK, EU and overseas first-year undergraduate students when they:”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Source (1)“Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Source (1)“2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (2)“For some of our science subjects, you can take these as a Masters degree within a five-year single course of undergraduate study.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“It is possible to take Computer Science as a five-year Integrated Masters course, allowing you to graduate with a Masters in Science.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 94% Source (1)“15 months after graduation, 94% of graduates, both undergraduates and postgraduates, are either employed or studying further.”www.st-andrews.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| City / state | St Andrews |
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| Nearest major airport | Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 56 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q216273 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).