St Andrews maintains top spot in Scotland.

The University of St Andrews has once again claimed the top spot in Scotland and secured its place among the UK’s leading higher education institutions, ranking in the top four nationally in The Complete University Guide 2026, published Wednesday 11 June.

St Andrews maintains a strong position in Art History (second) and leads in student satisfaction, ranking first in the UK, highlighting its commitment to helping prospective students make confident, informed choices about their future.

Professor Amanda Chetwynd, Chair of the Complete University Guide Advisory Board, said: “Our methodology draws on a range of trusted, independent measures that reflect the factors students care most about, including teaching quality, student satisfaction and graduate outcomes. The close competition within the top 20 highlights the consistently high standards across UK higher education.”