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University of St Andrews Rankings 2024-25

St. Andrews, United Kingdom

  • Cost of Living£ 15,804
  • Tuition Fee From£ 21,390
  • Country Rank-
  • Batch Strength9,500
  • Global Diversity36%
  • Gender Ratio41:59

The University of St Andrews, Scotland's oldest university founded in 1413, continues to uphold its prestigious reputation in global and national rankings. Looking ahead to 2025, The Complete University Guide places St Andrews 4th among UK universities, maintaining its consistent position from 2024 and 2023. However, the QS World University Rankings for 2025 show a slight decline to 104th globally, down from 95th in 2024 and 96th in 2023. The 2024 rankings paint a mixed picture: while THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings show improvement with St Andrews rising to 193rd globally from 201st in 2023 and 2022, the US News & World Report Global Universities Rankings indicate a decrease to 394th from 352nd in 2023. Notably, The Guardian University Guide for 2024 reaffirms St Andrews' excellence, ranking it 1st among UK universities for the second consecutive year. Located in the picturesque coastal town of St Andrews, Fife, the university excels in disciplines such as International Relations, Physics and Astronomy, English, and Philosophy, offering a unique blend of medieval and modern campus architecture alongside renowned golf courses.

 

University of St Andrews - QS Ranking 2025

In the QS World University Rankings for 2025, the University of St Andrews is ranked 104th globally, slightly decreasing from its position of 95th in 2024 and 96th in 2023. This ranking reflects St Andrews' consistent presence among the top global universities, known for its academic excellence and research contributions.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Europe

-

38

-

World University

96

95

104

 

University of St Andrews - US News & World Report Ranking

In the US News & World Report Global Universities Rankings for 2024, the University of St Andrews was ranked 394th globally, showing a slight decrease from its position of 352nd in 2023 and 342nd in 2022. These rankings reflect St Andrews' ongoing commitment to academic excellence and research impact on a global scale.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Global Universities

342

352

394

 

University of St Andrews - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

In the THE (Times Higher Education) Rankings for 2024, the University of St Andrews improved its position to 193rd globally, maintaining its consistency from 201st in both 2022 and 2023. 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

201

201

193

 

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University of St Andrews - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In The Guardian University Guide Ranking for 2024, the University of St Andrews maintained its prestigious position as 1st among UK universities, continuing its exceptional performance from 2023 when it also held the top spot. 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

3

1

1

 

University of St Andrews - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

In The Complete University Guide Ranking for 2025, the University of St Andrews maintains its position as 4th among UK universities, consistent with its ranking in 2024 and 2023. 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

4

4

4

 

University of St Andrews - QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Accounting and Finance

151

151

-

Biological Sciences

201

201

-

Engineering and Technology

401

-

-

Law and Legal Studies

-

201

-

Mathematics

201

201

-

Medicine

351

351

-

Physics and Astronomy

151

151

-

Politics

51

51

-

Sociology

-

151

-

 

University of St Andrews - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Arts and Humanities

36

46

45

Clinical and Health

301

301

251

Life Sciences

151

151

126

PG Business and Economics

151

176

251

PG Computer Science

501

601

601

Psychology

70

83

92

 

University of St Andrews - The Guardian Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Business and Management

4

2

1

Economics

3

1

2

Media and Film Studies

2

-

2

Medicine

8

5

3

Physics

2

4

5

Politics

1

-

-

 

University of St Andrews - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Biological Sciences

12

11

12

Business and Management Studies UK

7

8

6

Communication and Media Studies

15

13

12

Computer Science

5

10

4

Medicine

9

14

10

Physics and Astronomy

2

9

11

Psychology

6

4

3

 

Course Ranking

 

B.A.

Ranked by

2022

The Guardian - Politics

1

 

B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

5

10

4

 

B.J.M.C.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

2

-

2

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

15

13

 

B.Sc.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

-

12

11

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

6

4

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

-

2

9

The Guardian - Physics

2

4

5

 

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BBA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

4

2

1

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

7

8

The Guardian - Economics

3

1

2

 

LL.M.

Ranked by

2021

2024

QS - Law and Legal Studies

-

201

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law

201

-

 

M.A.

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

51

51

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

201

201

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

-

36

46

 

MBBS

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Medicine

8

5

3

The Complete University Guide - Medicine

-

9

14

 

MIM

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Accounting and Finance

101

151

151

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

151

176

251

 

MS

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

151

151

QS - Mathematics

-

201

201

QS - Biological Sciences

-

201

201

QS - Engineering and Technology

-

340

401

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics

301

401

-

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

301

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

-

151

151

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

-

501

601

 

Others PG

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Medicine

401

351

351

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

70

83

92

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

301

301

251

 

Accounting & Commerce

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Accounting and Finance

101

151

151

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

36

46

45

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

4

2

1

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

7

8

The Guardian - Economics

3

1

2

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

151

176

251

 

Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Engineering and Technology

340

401

-

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

501

601

601

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

51

51

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

201

201

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

-

6

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

-

70

83

The Guardian - Politics

-

1

-

 

Law

Ranked by

2021

2024

QS - Law and Legal Studies

-

201

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law

201

-

 

Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

2

-

2

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

15

13

 

Medicine & Health Sciences

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Medicine

401

351

351

The Guardian - Medicine

8

5

3

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

301

301

251

The Complete University Guide - Medicine

-

9

14

 

Science

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

151

151

QS - Mathematics

-

201

201

QS - Biological Sciences

-

201

201

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics

301

401

-

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

301

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

-

-

12

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

-

-

2

The Guardian - Physics

-

2

4

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

-

151

151

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

-

-

5

 

Biology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Biological Sciences

201

201

201

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

-

12

11

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

151

151

126

 

Business Economics

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Economics

3

1

2

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

151

176

251

 

Computer Science

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

5

10

4

 

Computer Science Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

501

601

601

 

Mathematics

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Mathematics

-

201

201

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Mathematics

301

401

-

 

Physics

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

151

151

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

301

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

-

-

2

The Guardian - Physics

-

2

4

 

Politics

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Politics

51

51

51

The Guardian - Politics

1

-

-

 

Accounting

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Accounting and Finance

101

151

151

 

Political Science

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

51

51

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

201

201

The Guardian - Politics

-

1

-

 

Psychology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

6

4

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

70

83

92

 

Sociology

Ranked by

2024

QS - Sociology

151

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2023

#96

#352

2022

#91

#352

2021

#91

#342