St Andrews

University in St Andrews

University of St Andrews is one of Scotland’s oldest universities, known for medicine, sciences, humanities, and international relations. Its buildings are spread throughout the town, with the science and mathematics buildings located at North Haugh on the western edge. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in St Andrews

Because the university is spread throughout the town rather than on a single campus, there are no separate student neighbourhoods. Most students live centrally, around South Street and Market Street, within walking distance of the academic buildings, the town centre, and the coast. Students on science courses often look for accommodation near North Haugh.

Getting around St Andrews

St Andrews is a small town where almost everything is within walking distance, including the university buildings, the town centre, and the beaches. Local buses connect the town to Dundee and to Leuchars, the nearest railway station, which has services on the main east coast line.

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