Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of St Andrews. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 62 | $44,778 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 24 | $65,248 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 13 | $42,354 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 12 | $40,705 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 10 | $42,354 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 10 | $43,061 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $42,354 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $36,631 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $42,354 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 6 | $53,801 | See → |
| Psychology | 4 | $43,566 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $65,248 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $44,778 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $65,248 | See → |
Costs and entry
80 courses mention scholarships. 88 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of St Andrews
The job market for the University of St Andrews' biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of St Andrews cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $44,778 a year; half of the University of St Andrews' postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $42,354 and $65,248. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: natural sciences courses are typically $65,248, education & teaching $36,631.
How is the University of St Andrews ranked?
The University of St Andrews is ranked #113 by QS (2026), #162 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #4 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #2 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Philosophy (#14) and History (#46).
What IELTS score does the University of St Andrews need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (11 of the 11 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of St Andrews offer?
168 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (62), natural sciences (24) and computer science & data technology (13).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University of St Andrews' own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.