Scotland’s best to worst universities have been published in an annual league table: The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. This reveals Scotland’s fourteen universities and their ranking.
The league table encompasses data including graduate prospects, degree results, research quality, and student satisfaction and experience. According to these factors, The University of St Andrews in Fife topped the list, and even made it to second place on the UK list.
Carry on reading to find out how Scotland’s other fourteen universities ranked in the academic league table.
. The University of St Andrews
St Andrews is described as a "unique and captivating" place and the stunning university campus is no exception. Founded in 1413, this is Scotland's first ever university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Photo: JByard via Canva Pro
. University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh opened itself to the world in 1583, but was founded in 1582. It is the UK's sixth oldest university and is the oldest civic foundation in the entire English-speaking world. Photo: foxtrot (Foxtrot's Images)
. University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451. It currently ranks amongst the world's top 100 universities and it has 26,000 students enrolled from over 120 different countries. Photo: blackjake (Getty Images Signature)
. University of Strathclyde
Also located in Scotland's biggest city by population, Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde is a world-leading technological university that hosts over 23,000 students from over 100 countries. Photo: MrJohnKanser (Wikimedia Commons)
. University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK, and it has been described as a place that "combines ancient tradition with the best in modern teaching and learning facilities." Photo: Dougall_Photography (Getty Images Signature)
1. University of St. Andrews
Ranked in #1 is the University of St. Andrew’s, Scotland’s oldest and most prestigious university. Attended by the likes of Prince William and countless other royals throughout its ancient history. | JByard from Getty Images
2. University of Edinburgh
Ranked in second place is the University of Edinburgh, whose campus encompasses a large swathe of the old town. The university has produced some of Scotland’s greatest and most influential people, from Charles Darwin to Alexander Graham Bell. | romanbabakin
3. University of Glasgow
Coming in at #3 is Glasgow’s West End institution of education, The University of Glasgow. It’s the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland’s four ancient universities. | Chakphet Sirichumsaeng from Getty Images
4. University of Strathclyde
Right behind it’s ancient competitor, we have the University of Strathclyde in fourth place. While it may not have ancient status, it’s still a world-leading technological university that hosts over 23,000 students from over 100 countries. | via WikiCommons