Seminars and Interview Sessions
5:00PM - 6:00PM

University of St Andrews: Virtual Admissions Talk
Sammi Zheng
Regional Manager for East Asia
Sammi Zheng (Regional Manager for East Asia) will introduce the flagship and most popular programmes, as well as unique traditions in University of St Andrews. She will also share important information and tips on admissions, which are suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants:
- Flagship & Popular Programmes in University of St Andrews
- Unique Rituals and Traditions: The Red Academic Gown, the Gaudie and Pier Walk, the May Dip – many of these traditions have hundreds of years of history behind them, cultivating a strong sense of belonging among students and alumni. The University Representative will share the history and significance of these rituals and traditions, to give students a taste of this unique side of campus life
- Admissions Information & Application Tips: The University Representative will share important information like entry requirements, tips on preparing the Personal Statement, as well as the various deadlines for Postgraduate programmes
🔍 Presentation + Group/Individual Q&A Session
The University Representative will start with a 30-45 minute presentation, so do join us on time! After the presentation, students and parents will have the opportunities to ask further questions in group or individually
University Profile: University of St Andrews
| University Foundation Progress onto Year 2 of 4-Year Degree |
International Year One Progress onto Year 3 of 4-Year Degree |
Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
| • | • | • |
Ranked the 115th globally (QS 2027), University of St Andrews is the third oldest university in the English-speaking world and the top university in Scotland. In 2027, it’s named No. 1 in the UK by Sunday Times for the third time, outperforming Oxford and Cambridge!
In its 600+ years of history, the University has educated generations of notable alumni, including James W. Black (Nobel prize winner for Medicine), James Wilson (United States Declaration of Independence signatory), Robert Reid (founder of University of Edinburgh), Sir John James Cowperthwaite (colonial financial secretary of Hong Kong) and many more. More contemporary alumni include Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton, as well as Vicki Hallatt (Principal of West Island School) and Neil Slater (new CEO of LINK REIT).
Getting into University of St Andrews is as tough as getting into Oxford and Cambridge, University of St Andrews is suitable for hi-calibre students looking for a challenging and diverse curriculumn. The University is ranked within top 5 in the UK for 20 out of the 22 subject areas that it teaches, while it’s ranked within top 50 in the world for Philosophy, Theology, History, as well as English Language & Literature. Other than these, Marine Biology, Geography & Sustainable Development, Politics & International Relations are all strong departments worth as much attention!
the 12th in the World
for Philosophy (QS 2026)
the 40th in the World for
English Language & Literature (QS 2026)
the 45th in the World
for History (QS 2026)
the 46th in the World
for Arts & Humanities (QS 2026)
in English, Physics & Astronomy, History, History
of Art, French, German, Portuguese & Spanish
in Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Geography
& Environmental Sciences, Geology, Philosophy
in Chemistry, Mathematics,
Politics, Psychology
in Business Studies, Theology,
Computer Science
in
Economics
in Medicine, Classics
& Ancient History
Pathway Programmes: Open to F.5 Students Only!
University of St Andrews runs its own pathway programmes, which is open to F.5 students only. All students who have attempted a public exam are required to apply directly to undergraduate. Under this special arrangement, F.5 students can complete their degree in University of St Andrews within five years if they go for the International Year One: Science programmes – the same length as studying a foundation and a degree in other English universities.
| Pathway Programme | Total Course Length at Undergraduate Level | Graduation Year (starting in September 2027) |
| International Year Zero: Business – Management, Economics & Finance Progression Routes: Economics & Financial Economics, Management, etc |
5 Years Progress onto Year 1 of 4-Year Degree after the 1-Year Pathway Programme |
2032 |
| International Year Zero: Social Sciences & Humanities Progression Routes: Economics, English, Film Studies, International Relations, Philosophy, Psychology, etc |
5 Years Progress onto Year 1 of 4-Year Degree after the 1-Year Pathway Programme |
2032 |
| International Year One: Science Progression Routes: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, etc |
4 Years Progress onto Year 2 of 4-Year Degree after the 1-Year Pathway Programme |
2031 |
| International Pre-Med Progression Routes: Medicine (joint-programmes by University of St Andrews & University of Manchester) |
7 Years Progress onto Year 1 of 6-Year Degree after the 1-Year Pathway Programme |
2034 |
Subjects of Strength (Subject Ranking)
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- Event: University of St Andrews: Virtual Admissions Talk
- Date: 7/1(Thursday)
- Time: 5:00PM - 6:00PM
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