Pupils get a taste of studying at St Andrews
Over 140 pupils from schools in Fife and Tayside, as well as from further afield, have spent a week getting a taste of what studying and living in St Andrews would be like.
The Pier Walk is one of the oldest traditions in St Andrews and is the first event of the new academic year.
Date 6 September 2026
Category Student experience
The University of St Andrews is ranked as the top university in Scotland in the newly released 2027 Complete University Guide.
Date 3 June 2026
Category University news
The University of St Andrews’ Nature Networks project has been highly commended at the International Green Gown Awards for its innovative…
Date 10 September 2026
Category Sustainability
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