Number 1 in the UK - Guardian University Guide 2023 Scottish University of the Year 2023 - Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide Top in the UK - National Student Survey 2022. The University of St Andrews is Scotland’s first university, founded in the early 15th century. It is the third oldest university in the English speaking world. Teaching began in St Andrews in 1410 and the University was formally constituted by the issue of a papal bull in 1413. Over 900 degree courses are available at the University across four faculties: Arts, Divinity, Medicine, and Science. St Andrews is a proudly international university with staff and students from over 140 countries.