The University of St Andrews is a public university. Founded in 1413, it is Scotland’s oldest university and one of the UK’s most prestigious higher education institutions. As a public university, it receives funding from the Scottish government and adheres to national education policies. However, it operates autonomously in academic matters, setting its own admission standards and curricula.
St Andrews is a member of the Russell Group, a network of research-intensive UK universities. While it charges tuition fees, these are regulated for domestic and EU students under public university guidelines, distinguishing it from private institutions.
