From proud moments in Younger Hall to celebrations in St Salvator’s Quad, our summer graduation ceremonies have brought together students from around the world to mark the culmination of their University journey.
St Andrews awards honorary degree to Professor Dr Michael Hoch, Rector of the University of Bonn, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to molecular biology.
Residents of Cupar have helped one determined student cross the finish line of her PhD, not with library books or footnotes, but with waves, whiteboard updates, and a card through the letterbox.
A week-long celebration began today (Monday 29 June 2026), as the town welcomed the first of more than 2,200 graduating students from 80 countries to cross the stage in the Younger Hall
Students and honorary graduates are set to celebrate summer graduation, during which the University will install its first woman Chancellor.
A week-long series of graduation celebrations got underway in St Andrews today (Monday 30 June 2025).
Nicole Entin, who graduated with a MA (Hons) in Art History and English was the recipient of a Principal’s Medal, awarded by Professor Dame Sally Mapstone in a ceremony on Wednesday, June 13.
Distinction awarded to five part time degree graduates of the University of St Andrews today.
Award-winning writer and satirist Armando Iannucci spoke to new graduates about his impostor syndrome after receiving an Honorary Degree today.
Executive Officer to the Principal Amy McTurk-Starkie faced an extra challenge in her final year, giving birth to baby Ruairidh two days after she submitted the final copies of her thesis.