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University of St Andrews
This article is more than 16 years old
Thu 1 May 2008 01.08 BST
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St Andrews is the oldest university in Scotland, and the third oldest in the English-speaking world, after Oxford and Cambridge. It shares some characteristics with its older siblings down south: a prestigious academic centre renowned for the quality of its teaching and research and a reputation for being a bit posh - Prince William did study here, after all. There's a high independent-school intake and a raft of arcane traditions.
But St Andrews does have an active commitment to widening access to the university. It's certainly popular with applicants and has one of the lowest drop-out rates in the UK. The location is special - a small, historical town tucked up on the coast of northeast Scotland. The university is a major part of life here and is fully integrated into the town. Despite the lack of cavernous nightclubs, there's plenty to do, and lots of student societies. And lest we forget, St Andrews is the home of golf.
Fees
Scottish and EU students from outside the UK pay no tuition fees. For other UK students, tuition fee of £1,735 (£2,760 for medicine).
Bursaries
Subject-based scholarships are available. Scholarships awarded on the basis of financial need for UK and EU students. Other bursaries and awards available.
Accommodation
Guaranteed for eligible first years. Prices range from around £54 to £162 depending on type.
Facilities
The university spends about £1.4m on books and journals each year; an extensive refurbishment of the library is also due to begin this year. Sports facilities extend over 60 acres near the university halls.
Transport
St Andrews is a walking town: you can get from one end to the other in under an hour. The nearest train station is Leuchars (five miles away and served by a bus from St Andrews every 15 minutes). Leuchars is on the main train line from London (Kings Cross) via Edinburgh. The nearest city is Dundee (12 miles north) which is approximately 30 minutes by bus or car. Edinburgh is 50 miles south and can be reached by bus, train or car. There is a small airport at Dundee (flights to London City, Birmingham and Belfast) and an international airport at Edinburgh.
Contact
Tel: 01334 476161
Email: student.recruitment@st-andrews.ac.uk
Web: st-andrews.ac.uk
Accommodation: studacc@st-and.ac.uk
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