Introduction to St. Andrews University
St Andrews University, founded in 14 10 to 14 13, is a research-oriented comprehensive university, the first university in Scotland and the third oldest university in the English-speaking world. The school is located in St Andrews, an ancient town on the east coast of Scotland, England. It is a world-renowned teaching and research center and a major member of the 1994 alliance. One of the most famous traditions of St Andrews University is the student dress. Freshmen at St Andrews University will find themselves with a senior or elder sister who is at least three years older than themselves as their parents to guide their studies and expand their social circle. St Andrew's University has been rated as the annual university in Britain or Scotland by The Times and The Sunday Times for many times. It ranks first in Scotland for a long time and is considered to be one of the top universities in Britain. The school has postgraduate English classes. * * * has trained five Nobel Prize winners.
Special courses at St Andrews University
Undergraduate preparatory course: students who have graduated from high schools and junior colleges in China and plan to study in local universities in the UK. Generally speaking, most students will successfully enter British universities after taking the1February course arranged by St. Andrews University. Students with excellent grades have a better chance to go directly to St Andrews University.
PAC (Postgraduate Entrance Course): For students who want to go to the UK for postgraduate study, to strengthen their academic writing and oral expression skills, including taking courses in their own professional fields.
Pre-MBA: For students who have a college degree and want to study business administration or other business courses, but want to strengthen their English ability, take relevant business courses first. The MBA preparatory course is a 30-week (***3 periods, each period 10 week) intensive preparation course for business masters. There are at least 20 hours of teaching every week. This course is mainly an intensive English course, and it is also a necessary learning skill to teach students how to study for a master's degree in British universities. These skills include: presentation skills, academic paper writing, academic speech and individual guidance skills. In the second and third semesters, the school will invite professors to give lectures and discussions on business, management and economy. If necessary, students will prepare for IELTS and GMAT in the second and third semesters.
DBE (Diploma in Business English): For junior college students who have no university background but want to study for a master's degree in business in British universities.
The geographical location of St Andrews University
St Andrews is one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Scotland. It is not only the birthplace of golf, but also the birthplace of sugar.
The birthplace of the oldest famous university in Lanzhou. There are few people in the town with convenient transportation, and expressway is connected with major cities. International students in St Andrews University account for 12%, and Prince William of England became a member of St Andrews in 2006, with 5438+0. There are both modern houses and traditional houses in universities, which can meet the accommodation requirements of students with different tastes.
As the oldest university in Scotland, St Andrews University is located on the seashore of the northern border of Scotland, only 30 minutes away from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Edinburgh is recognized as one of the most attractive cities in Europe and a major social and cultural center in Britain. Edinburgh is a famous historical city, with many places of interest, such as art galleries and concert halls, Royal Museum of Scotland, Royal Botanical Garden, National Library of Scotland, St. Wood Palace, Parliament House, St. Zhilai Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle and so on. More than half of the cities are open-air, such as queens park and Arthur Theatre. Edinburgh Art Festival enjoys a worldwide reputation every year! Edinburgh has convenient transportation, and it only takes 1 hour to fly from Edinburgh International Airport to London. As the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh has developed roads and railway lines, which can lead to every corner of Britain. St Andrews Town, where the University of St Andrews is located, is one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Scotland and the birthplace of golf, with all kinds of entertainment facilities, sports equipment, restaurants and shops.
The academic strength of St Andrews University
St Andrews University has always maintained an outstanding and leading position in academic research. Main strengths include: economics, chemistry, geography, mathematics and statistics, physics, history, cell and molecular biology, organic biology, European language and psychology.