The University of St Andrews has recorded an 11.1% rise in applications - the highest of any university in Scotland and one of the highest in the UK, according to statistics released by Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
The University of St Andrews hosted a reception yesterday (Wednesday 19 October) to honour over 100 new undergraduates who have won scholarships to study at the University.
Ten Scottish universities are offering scholarship places to Rwandan women in the latest stage of a project which has already helped revitalise education in the African country.
The University of St Andrews hosted a special lunch for this year's intake of Canadian Jones scholars. Attended by the University's Principal Dr Brian Lang, the lunch was held for nine students currently on a year's exchange from Canada.
The University of St Andrews has opened an admissions office in India in a bid to further diversify the overseas student community.