The University of St Andrews provides students with a well-rounded academic as well as extra-curricular experience. The University is spread over the entire town, creating a spread out campus town sprawled with mostly students. There are 100’s of courses to choose from and 1st and 2nd years are provided the flexibility of changing their courses every semester. On top of that, there are numerous clubs and societies involved in various activities from debating to dog walking to fashion shows to choose from. The town has an old-world charm, with its cobble streets and beautiful monuments. The town of St. Andrews greatly supports its locals, leading to lack of corporate brands in the the town. However, St Andrews is only a 20 minute drive to dundee and a 1 hour drive to edinburgh. The University is a prestigious one, known for its academic excellence and knowledgeable staff. Whether its research or practical based, each student gets an all-round education, eventually leading to high career prospects.

I initially went to do physics and didn’t enjoy it so switched to management. Change was well supported and seamless – there’s a lot of flexibility although it does vary a little school to school. The uni has nice facilities, nice buildings, a nice library – it all comes together well. Amazing events, incredible mix of wonderful people. Small town vibes, you get to know like everyone. My time at uni started from the bottom and became the best of my life, more than I could’ve ever imagined at first.

The students at the University of St. Andrews have become like my family. All the traditions and social activities that the town offers tend to make everyone friends with everyone, so it never gets lonely. One great tradition that the university has is its mentor system where the mentor’s and mentee’s don’t only work on making the educational experience better but also the student life in general. This relationship between the mentor and mentee is known as an ‘academic family’. The academic family helps each other through all hardships and makes sure that by the end of the day there is someone to rely on. It is a genius mentor system. Besides that, the university offers top-class education and helps you develop as an all-rounder. I would highly recommend this University to anyone looking for a great balance of excellent education and great fun.

My 4 years at the University of St Andrews have been the best yet.

There is literally never a dull moment in St Andrews- from the unique traditions to a plethora of societies and committees that we can be a part of, to just walking around town enjoying the breath-taking views and bumping into familiar faces. This quaint little town truly becomes home.

St Andrews is a community that values who you are and helps you grow both personally and academically in a supportive environment. I would recommend it in a heartbeat.

I believe that choosing the University of St. Andrews is the best decision I ever made. From the first time I visited the small town of St. Andrews in 2016, I fell in love with its beauty and immediately decided that I wanted to make it my home for the next 4 years. I am now going into my 4th year and am trying to make the most of all the fun traditions that St. Andrews offers. Even though it is a small town, it has different activities and events every day, making sure you never get bored. There are hundreds of societies and charities for students to join and make friends. There is a sense of community. It is also a great feeling to walk around in a town where you know every second person. No one ever gets lonely and it builds a sense of confidence in you. The University is extremely devoted to making sure that the students get the most out of their experience. Even during Covid-19, the University has been so supportive and positive. From sending us links to websites that offer help with mental health and providing us with weekly fitness classes, to being considerate during marking our assignments and exams, the University always does what’s best for its students. I get a great sense of pride being a part of the exciting traditions of St. Andrews. I would 100% recommend the University of St. Andrews to any student looking for a university with a great curriculum as well as to make great lasting memories.