Summer courses

The University of St Andrews offers a number of summer courses each year. These courses are taught by full-time members of the faculties of the University and are open to students and individuals from around the world. For students who are interested in experiencing what it is like to study at the University of St Andrews or are looking for a taste of university life, a summer school may be the perfect opportunity.

The University also designs tailored courses for a range of educational institutions and other organisations.

If you have any enquiries, please contact the email address found on the individual course page.

Summer Academic Experience Courses

These courses give high-school students aged 16 to 18 the chance to experience student life at the University.

Academic English Qualification Courses

These short summer courses are for users of English as an additional language who are considering Master's level study at an English-medium university in the future.

Geology and Earth Science credit courses

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews offers two residential geology programmes in Scotland during the summer semester.

Medieval Monasticism Summer School

Experience the history of medieval Scotland first-hand on this four-week credit bearing course.

St Andrews Summer Study

Discover more about our global summer schools for international undergraduate students. Take credit-bearing courses whilst getting a taste of Scottish culture and the St Andrews student experience.

Sutton Trust Summer School

The University hosts a week-long summer school each year which intended for state school pupils currently in S5 (Scotland) or Year 12 (England/Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland).

Music short courses

The Music Centre offers a range of short courses for those interested in performing, writing or conducting music.