# University Of St Andrews

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC013532
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Educational endowment
- **Registered:** Jan. 1, 1902
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC013532


## Contact

- **Address:** Walter Bower House, Eden Campus, Main Street, Guardbridge, Fife
- **Postcode:** KY16 0US
- **Website:** www.st-andrews.ac.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

**What the charity does:** The university is governed by Court, which is responsible for overseeing its activities and ensuring they align with its charitable purposes. The advancement of education: This encompasses providing high-quality education and fostering academic research. The advancement of arts, heritage, culture, or science: This involves promoting cultural and scientific activities and preserving heritage. These purposes guide the university's activities and initiatives, ensuring they contribute positively to society.

**Objectives:** The advancement of education.  The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Fife
- **Geographical spread:** UK and overseas



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | £353331000 | £326477000 |  -  | 3126 | [PDF](/sc/SC013532/files/2025-07-31-accounts.pdf) (2.3 MB) |
| July 31, 2024 | £328685000 | £256810000 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2023 | £318601655 | £301658775 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2022 | £309929683 | £338903853 |  -  |  -  |  |
| July 31, 2021 | £309659727 | £250087390 |  -  |  -  |  |