Find out about our campus atmosphere, locations and general environment.

The University of St. Andrews campus is located in the historic county of Fife, Scotland, UK. Teaching at this institution began in 1410, making it one of the oldest universities not just in Scotland, but also in the English-speaking world.

There is a library, places to eat/drink, a gym and other sports facilities, and a variety of Student Services departments (see: Student Services | University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk))

For the first semester of the academic year 2021 to 2022, we had 10,425 students:

• 8,260 undergraduates
• 2,164 postgraduates

This means that campus can be very busy at times.

We have students from a wide variety of different backgrounds and cultures. For 2021 entry we received applications from 179 different countries.

Term dates can be found here: Semester dates – University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)

You can see our campus map here: Maps | University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk) and try a self guided virtual tour here: Self guided tour – Study at St Andrews – University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)

AccessAble gives you the detailed information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible to you. There are detailed Access Guides tell you all about a venue’s access. https://www.accessable.co.uk/organisations/university-of-st-andrews

The University of St Andrews is known for our rich history as well as our cutting-edge teaching and research. Find out key information about our traditions, student population and awards here. Facts and figures – About – University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)

Our campus is bigger than you might be used to at School or College and getting lost is common for new students and when timetables change. Becoming familiar with key buildings and locations may help you to prepare.

We are here to help you discover St Andrews and support you throughout the application process. For now, we are mainly running our events online, which allows you access to more events on a much greater range of topics. For further details see: Meet us – Study at St Andrews – University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)

Teaching facilities in St Andrews are broadly split between four main areas: 

• Central St Salvators’s (17 academic buildings)
• Central St Mary’s (7 academic buildings) 
• West – North Haugh (10 academic buildings)
• South (2 academic buildings)

See: Locations | Current Students | University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk) for further details and photographs of centrally bookable rooms.

Student Services is situated in Eden Court. The unit employs over 45 members of professional, support and clerical staff and 51 part-time members of staff in the residences. The unit also employs over 50 personal helpers for students and a strong cohort of student volunteers.

Telephone: +44 (0)1334 46 2720

Address: Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AS

We also have an Advice and Support Centre which is known as the ‘ASC’. Staff at the Advice and Support Centre (ASC) are there for any query, from paying bills, to obtaining an academic transcript, seeking advice on visas, personal issues, or any other student matter.

Address: 79 North Street, St Andrews, KY16 9AS

Telephone: 01334 46 2020

Email: theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk

Website: ASC | Current Students | University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk)