Scotland Study Abroad Program at the University of St. Andrews

About the University of St. Andrews

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What St. Andrews has to offer
• The oldest university in Scotland, founded in 1413
• A university small enough to give its student individual attention yet large enough to attain a high level of academic achievement
• A compact and friendly setting
• The largest operational optical telescope in Britain and the most sophisticated lasers in Europe
• A dedicated marine laboratory on site
• The world-renowned Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Violence
• A modern sports center next to athletic fields

Housing
• Housing is in one of ten residence halls that vary in character, size and traditions
• Rooms are single or shared and the halls have common rooms and a library
• Some students live in one of two apartment-style buildings, with single study-bedrooms that share a kitchen and living area
• Halls and flats are located in and around the town
• Meals are served in all of the residence halls

Academics
• Famous for teaching in the humanities, arts and sciences
• An AACSB-accredited business school
• Students take two to four courses per semester, depending on course weight

Top departments
• Business
• Philosophy
• Economics
• Management
• English
• History
• Classics
• Chemistry