| Institution | University of St. Andrews |
| City and country | St. Andrews, Scotland |
| Language(s) of instruction | English |
| Term | Semester |
| Approximate dates | Fall: September-January Spring: February-May |
| Population: city/university | 16,000 inhabitants
6,000 students (350 - USA) |
| Program description | Established in 1411, St. Andrews is Scotland's oldest university and among the last of the old European universities to remain integrated with its town. On average, one in every three people in St. Andrews is affiliated with the university. St. Andrews is famous for its teaching of the humanities, and now claims the largest Medieval History Department in Britain. It also has an equally strong reputation in the sciences, owning the largest optical telescope in Britain and some of the most sophisticated lasers in Europe. Students may choose from the vast array of courses and levels available. |
| Housing options | Residence halls |
| GPA requirement | 3.0 GPA
You must have at least this GPA at the time of application and a 2.7 the semester prior to exchange. Failure to maintain adequate academic standing will result in your removal from the program. |
| Language Requirements | None |
| Language Notes | None |
| Credit Load | 3 courses/15-16 credits per term |
| Credits per course | 2.5 to 7.5 credits per course; 30 credits = 7.5, 20 credits = 5, 10=2.5 |
| Scholarships available | IFSA-Butler offers both scholarships ($500-$2000) and travel grants. For more information, visit the IFSA-Butler website (see address below). |
| Non-credit internships | No |
| Other academic notes | You would normally take three subjects at “sub-honours” level or two (or one) at “honours” level. Honours and sub-honours courses can be mixed, and you generally take 3 courses. |
URL address | www.st-andrews.ac.uk
www.saint-andrews.co.uk
www.ifsa-butler.org |
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| Comments | The University of St. Andrews has two terms. The Fall semester ends in late January, and the Spring semester ends in late May. Given the late end of the Fall semester program, it is best to attend the program during the Spring semester. |
