Here are the 14 best (and worst) universities in Scotland according to the Times' Good University Guide 2025

St Andrews may be the best university in Scotland, however it has lost its place as the UK’s best.

The best and worst universities in Scotland have now been revealed in the 2025 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

After being named the best university in the UK last year, St Andrews has slipped to second place with the London School of Economics and Political Science surpassing it in this year’s rankings.

Based on factors including entry standards, degrees awarded, staff to student ratio and overall satisfaction rates, the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide ranks institutions from the best to the worst.

Here are the 14 best and worst universities in Scotland according to the 2025 Good University Guide.

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