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Scotland's First
University

St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world, founded in 1413.

Over six centuries it has established a reputation as one of Europe's leading and most distinctive centres for teaching and research.

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Scottish University of the Year 2008-2009

St Andrews was voted The Sunday Times University Guide Scottish University of the Year.

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Satisfaction guaranteed

The University of St Andrews has topped the National Student Surveys of 2006 and 2007.

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Small town, big history

Six centuries of teaching make St Andrews the 3rd oldest university in the English speaking world.

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Safe and secure

St Andrews is one of the safest and most secure university environments.

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Research excellence

The University of St Andrews is Scotland's top rated research institution.

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Teaching quality

The University of St Andrews continues to maintain an enviable reputation for success in teaching.

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Graduation November 2008

Students taking part in this year's foam fight in the Quad (photo: Gayle Cook)

Photo of the week

Students taking part in this year's foam fight in the Quad. View larger

Highlights

The new School of Medicine

A unique development of major importance to the University.

'The Cripple Tailor and The Deer -Two Scottish Myths and their Histories'

Inaugural Lecture by Professor Peter Gow, School of Social Anthropology on Wednesday 10 December at 5.15 PM in School 111, St Salvator's Quadrangle. All welcome.

600th Anniversary

New website gives details of forthcoming 600th Anniversary celebrations.

St Andrews Student Radio

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