University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews: international tuition 33,250 GBP per year, one-year total cost ≈ 43,789 GBP. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 140.
Yes. First-year applicants with overseas fee status may apply for both merit and need-based scholarships for 2027 entry, but a separate scholarship application is required; need-blind status is unclear.
Getting in. The school has not published an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 5+ or Duolingo 140+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 43,789 GBP, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 13/1. You apply through UCAS. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 09/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of St Andrews?
International tuition is 33,250 GBP per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 43,789 GBP.
Does University of St Andrews offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Yes. First-year applicants with overseas fee status may apply for both merit and need-based scholarships for 2027 entry, but a separate scholarship application is required; need-blind status is unclear.
What English scores does University of St Andrews require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 140.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearAll applicants for the merit-based International Excellence Scholarship must submit a separate scholarship application, so admission does not trigger automatic consideration.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearUnclear: the pages say course and funding applications are separate but do not explicitly confirm need-blind international admission.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesYes: St Andrews requires its separate International Undergraduate Scholarships application; the pages do not mention the CSS Profile.
Scholarships at this school
International Excellence ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: Full tuition fees (one award).
Yes, because the scholarship is for overseas-fee undergraduate students starting in 2027.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Wednesday 27 January 2027
International Undergraduate ScholarshipNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: The value of the award will be confirmed by December 2026.
Yes, because this need-based scholarship is for overseas-fee undergraduate students starting in 2027.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Wednesday 27 January 2027
Admission requirements
English
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 12 United Kingdom schools that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Final deadline for full and equal considerationApplicationin90days
- Equal consideration application deadline (6pm GMT) (RD)Application+90 days
- Final application deadline for the BA International Honours programmeApplication+198 days
Programs
Staying in United Kingdom after graduation
Graduate visa: 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, cut to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027 (PhD: 3 years). You must be in the UK on a Student visa and have completed an eligible course.
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