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University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews is a university in St Andrews, Scotland, in a town setting. How it compares on official data.
4th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 91.1 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | University of St Andrews | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 90.8% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 965 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 94.9% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 75.6% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £42,500 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 13% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | University of St Andrews | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 94.5% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 89.8% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 83.1% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 92.2% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 94.6% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 85.4% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
University of St Andrews appears in 6 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing | 1st of 108 | 92.1% | £74,70080% above the UK average for this subject |
| History and archaeology | 2nd of 40 | 93.3% | £39,90020% above the UK average for this subject |
| Languages and area studies | 1st of 20 | 92.1% | £39,5009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Geography, earth and environmental studies | 6th of 40 | 91.7% | £38,8008% above the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 8th of 49 | 90.4% | £54,2003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medicine and dentistry | 1st of 4 | 91.4% | £52,7007% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Biosciences, Business and management, Chemistry, English studies, Mathematical sciences, Media, journalism and communications, Philosophy and religious studies, Physics and astronomy, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, social policy and anthropology.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 208 to 223 band, and the most common band was 240 or more points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 1004 full-time degree courses; 5 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 1002 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
University of St Andrews website · Accommodation
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in St Andrews
Average private rent in the Fife area was £832 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in St Andrews.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- University of St Andrews: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is University of St Andrews in the Be Wise ranking?
4th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 91.1 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about University of St Andrews?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 90.8% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 965 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (92.2%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (83.1%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at University of St Andrews?
On Discover Uni data, 94.9% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do University of St Andrews graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 75.6% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do University of St Andrews graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £42,500 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 13% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for University of St Andrews?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 240 or more points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
How much is rent near University of St Andrews?
The ONS average private rent in the Fife area was £832 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.