University College London (UCL) and University of St Andrews are two public universities in UK. Where UCL is the third oldest university in England, University of St Andrews is the oldest of the four ancient universities in Scotland. A few of the parameters below might help students choose between the two universities for their higher studies in UK.
| University College London | University of St Andrews | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.7 Out of 10 | 5.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 9 QS World University 2026 # 10 The Guardian 2026 # 22 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 2 The Guardian 2026 # 113 QS World University 2026 # 162 Times Higher Education 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 33 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 21 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 8 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 401 for Engineering by QS World University 2023 # 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -71 PG Programs -194 Doctorate Programs -9 | UG Programs -66 PG Programs -113 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-318 IELTS-6.5 PTE-75 TOEFL-110 | IELTS-7 PTE-76 TOEFL-91 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 33977 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20058 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35642 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28925 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26727 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rank: #22, | 95.2% St Andrews students are employed; Graduate Employability Rankings #201-250; Highest paid degrees- Masters (112,000 USD); Master of Arts (93,000 USD); Masters in Finance (73,000 USD); Masters in Management (60,000 USD); Masters in Science (57,000 USD); Bachelor of Arts (50,000 USD) |
| application requirements | applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. | Academic transcripts; Personal Statement; Referee’s Report; Supplementary Application Form; Resume; 2 LORs; Evidence of English Language Proficiency; Additional Documents (Research Proposal, portfolio, etc.) |
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| General Facts | University College London | University of St Andrews |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1826 | 1413 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 42% Male, 58% Female |
| Location Facts | UCL’s main campus is located in Bloomsbury around Queen Square, the university is considered to be placed perfectly to foster enterprise and business partnerships. It is surrounded by great museums, archives, libraries, and professional bodies. | located in the town of St Andrews on the east coast of Fife, Scotland; Teaching facilities split into- United College (16 academic buildings), St Mary's (11 academic buildings) and the North Haugh (9 academic buildings). |
| Library | 17 libraries and learning spaces. The main library observed a recent addition of 1.5 million books and 30 databases even during COVID-times. Except for the main library, UCL libraries are mostly dedicated to one specific subject area. | most extensive research libraries in UK; over 1 million volumes; 210,000 printed books in special collections; manuscript and 300,000+ images in photographic collections |
| Campus Life | Various shops on-campus offer computer supplies, clothing, art material, stationery, and other essentials. It has a theatre (Bloomsbury), over 300 student union-run clubs and societies, dance and music clubs, opera house, and three museums. There are various fitness activities and sports teams. | 180 student societies; 50 sports clubs; 100 sports teams; 2 University Theatres- Barron Theatre & Byre Theatre; 3 University Museums- Wardlaw Museum, Bell Pettigrew Museum, & Collections Centre; Cafes; Music Centre; Sports Centre; University shop; St Salvator's Chapel; St Leonard's Chapel |
| Hostel | #Rent - $17524 | #Self-catered en suite - $12137 #Self-catered en suite studio apartments - $14590 |
| Famous Alumni | Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan (filmmaker), Chris Martin (singer), Francis Crick (British Biologist), Ricky Gervais (Comedian), Derek Jarman (film director), John Stuart Mill (British Philosopher), Robert Browning (poet), Antony Gormley (sculptor), Mahatma Gandhi | 50,000+ alumni; several mathematicians, philosophers, politicians, scientists; 6 Nobel Laureates; Prince Williams (Duke of Cambridge); Kate Middleton (Duchess of Cambridge); Chris Hoy (Commonwealth cycling medallist); Alex Younger (Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service); Alex Salmond (First minister of Scotland); George Mathewson (CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland) |
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