University of St Andrews students: According to the results of the National Student Survey 2023, released this week (Thursday), 10 August 2023), students at the University of St Andrews are more optimistic about their education than students at any other mainstream British university.
The oldest university in Scotland received the highest average positivity score among the thousands of undergraduates who responded to the National Student Survey (NSS)’s 26 questions.
The NSS queries examine students’ perspectives on teaching quality, assessment and feedback, mental health support, and facilities.
Students at the University of St. Andrews had an average positivity score of 87.2%, surpassing those at the University of West London (85.9%) and the University of Surrey (85.9%).
Four Scottish universities were ranked among the top ten in the United Kingdom for positivism, indicating that they performed exceptionally well in the survey.
St Andrews ranked first in the United Kingdom for teaching quality with a 93.2 percent positivity score.
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University of St Andrews students ranked most positive in UK
Students at the University of St. Andrews achieved the highest positivity score in Scotland across thirteen subject areas, including Medicine, Physics, International Relations, and Classics. St Andrews also ranked first in the United Kingdom for four subject areas: Russian, Comparative Literature, Classics, and general degrees.
Clare Peddie, Vice-Principal of Education (Proctor), stated, “I am thrilled by these results, which validate our dedication to the very highest standards of learning, teaching, and the unique student experience we offer at St. Andrews.
“Today’s results are a testament to the collaborative efforts of the University, Students’ Association, faculty, and students to create a supportive learning and teaching environment in which students can flourish.
St Andrews provides students with the highest quality of support, direct contact with some of the world’s finest researchers, an international and diverse community, distinctive traditions, a vast array of extracurricular activities, and world-class facilities.
Barry Will, president of the Students’ Association, exclaimed, “I am ecstatic that the University of St. Andrews received the highest positivity score in the National Student Survey. This endorsement by our students is a reflection of the effort and commitment of our entire community.
“From our devoted staff, who have persevered through significant obstacles in recent years to provide a world-class education, to our international and diverse student body, who work every day to make the St. Andrews experience genuinely unique and inclusive. St. Andrews is a place where individuals can confidently be whoever they wish. It is truly a moment for celebration”
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