Why St Andrews

St Andrews offers a unique experience for international students. With a reputation for world-class teaching, your academic studies will be both rigorous and rewarding. You will have the opportunity to embrace new perspectives and challenge your own ideas while exploring a wide range of subjects.

You will be supported throughout your time at St Andrews, both academically and with personal issues. Dedicated advisers will provide guidance on modules and academic life, while Student Services can help with anything from wellbeing to financial issues.

Studying abroad also offers a wonderful opportunity to experience different cultures in a new setting. Nestled on the east coast of Scotland, St Andrews provides an intimate and friendly environment for your study abroad adventures. With historic buildings juxtaposed against modern facilities, along with the many student traditions, St Andrews offers a truly unforgettable way to experience Scotland.

As an exchange or study abroad student, you will be able to take modules from a variety of unique Arts, Sciences or Divinity subjects.

The University offers award-winning teaching which is well known for being research-led – the University was ranked top in Scotland in the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment for the quality of its research publications across Science, Arts, Divinity and Medicine.

Studying at St Andrews is a rigorous experience. Alongside attending lectures, tutorials and seminars, you will also be responsible for undertaking independent study, which includes completing assignments, using library resources and preparing for examinations.
You will be supported throughout your time at the University, both academically and non-academically.

Before you begin your studies, you will meet with your assigned Adviser of Studies who will help you choose your modules and explain St Andrews academic regulations.

During your semester or year abroad, the study abroad team will run daily consultation sessions. You can pop along to these sessions to discuss any issues you are facing, to get advice, or just to chat about your experience.

The University also has a dedicated Advice and Support Centre (ASC) which provides help for students on a range of issues, from paying bills to personal wellbeing.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught exchange or study abroad students who apply before the published deadline are guaranteed accommodation in one of the University’s halls of residence. You will be able to select your preference of whether your accommodation is catered or self-catered, shared or single bedroom, and shared or en-suite bathroom.

Postgraduate Research students are are welcome to apply for one of the University's halls of residence and are normally offered University owned, managed or leased accommodation which is reserved for postgraduate students.
The University of St Andrews offers a number of scholarships for inbound study abroad and exchange students. The scholarships include several inbound study abroad scholarships of up to £4,000 which must be used towards either university accommodation or programme fees.

These scholarships will be awarded on financial need and academic merit. Applicants will be invited to apply for the inbound scholarships if they receive an unconditional offer. All inbound scholarships are open to undergraduate students only.

Scholarship students will be asked to provide a written account of their overseas experiences for promotional materials.

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