University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews was founded between 1410 and 1413 and is the oldest university in Scotland. The university is situated in the Royal Burgh of St Andrews, on the east coast of Scotland. The university attracts students from over 75 countries. Independent school intake is high but the university has an active widening participation policy. The modern library and many departments are in the town centre. The town's population of 16,000 is increased considerably during the university academic year by the influx of 7,000 students. The University of St. Andrews is also the institution where Prince William recently graduated from.

Links with the United States

The University has a strong link with the United States, with significant numbers of students from that country. (Approx. 10% of University in 2005). Benjamin Franklin, golfer Bobby Jones and (most recently) Bob Dylan have all been awarded honorary degrees. Also, three of the signatories of the 1776 American Declaration of Independence received degrees from St Andrews. Additonally, Emory University runs an exchange program with St. Andrews called the Bobby Jones Scholars program which allows for recent graduates of both universities to study at the other school. It is also claimed that the dollar sign was invented at the University, and it is certain that the decimal point was.

Related Topics:
United States - Benjamin Franklin - Bobby Jones - Bob Dylan - 1776 - American Declaration of Independence - Emory University - Bobby Jones Scholars - Dollar - Decimal point

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