University of St Andrews is Scotland’s oldest university and one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. Founded in 1413, St Andrews is renowned for its academic excellence, strong research tradition, and outstanding student experience. The university offers a wide range of programs across arts, sciences, and humanities, attracting a diverse international student community. Set in a historic coastal town, St Andrews provides a close-knit, inspiring environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity and prepares graduates for global success.
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- Location : St Andrews, Fife
- Nearby : located on the east coast of Scotland within the Kingdom of Fife
- Getting here : Public transport via bus (Buchanan Buildings stop); via rail (Leuchars station)
- Faculties : Home to 4 faculties, including Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Divinity, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science.
- Founded in the 15th century, St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world. Teaching began in the community of St Andrews in 1410, and the University was formally constituted by the issue of a papal bull in 1413.
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St Andrews International Excellence Scholarship
Fee Waiver of 100%
Requirements
- The International Excellence Scholarship is available to students with an Overseas fee status who will be studying at St Andrews for an undergraduate degree starting in 2026.
- The Selection Committee seeks applicants who are gifted students with academic excellence.
- Available to students studying at: Undergraduate.
- Domicile for fee status: Overseas.
- Mode of study: Full time, Part time - daytime.
- This scholarship is only available to students entering their first year of an undergraduate degree.
- This includes direct entry into year two of the course, but it does not include students transferring from another institution.
- You will be required to provide a statement of motivation in support of your application (maximum 2000 characters), one academic reference and one personal reference.
- Academic references must be provided on headed paper and be a maximum of 250 words.
- The personal reference should be written by someone who knows you well (but not a family member) who can vouch for the non-academic qualities that you write about in the application form. The personal reference should be a maximum of 250 words.
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