University of St Andrews（圣安德鲁斯大学）entry requirements for Chinese students — minimum average mark, university list tiers and programme extras
For the 2025 intake, University of St Andrews asks Chinese bachelor's graduates for a minimum weighted average mark that depends on the band of their undergraduate university. The bands run from A to E, and the required mark ranges from 72% (Band A) to 85% (Band E). There is no single national cutoff. All figures below come from the University of St Andrews' own 2025 China entry requirements published on st-andrews.ac.uk.
How the university list tiers decide your minimum mark
St Andrews publishes a list that places each Chinese university in a band from A to E. Your band — not a fixed national score — sets the minimum average you need. The list records each university's C9, Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class status alongside its Shanghai Ranking placement (the source uses Shanghai Ranking 2023 and 2024).
One example the list spells out: Fudan University sits in Band A, which carries the lowest minimum of 72%.
The full list is long and maintained by the university. If your university or a specific requirement is not shown here, check the university's own pages, which take precedence.
Minimum average mark by band
| Band | Minimum weighted average |
|---|---|
| A | 72% |
| B | 75% |
| C | 77% |
| D | 82% |
| E | 85% |
These are the "Standard" minimum results stated for the 2025 intake (st-andrews.ac.uk).
Programme-specific extras
Some programmes set their own subject-specific minimums instead of the band standard. In the published list, certain art and media programmes lower the bar for specific subjects — for instance, Film Studies and Creative Writing at some art institutions require a minimum of 80% rather than the standard 82%.
The provided material does not list other extras such as GMAT, portfolio or interview requirements. For those, and for any programme not covered above, check the university's own pages, which take precedence.
Study modes St Andrews does not accept
The material supplied for this guide does not state which study modes (for example, part-time or distance formats) St Andrews does not accept for these entries. Verify the accepted study modes on the university's own pages, which take precedence.
Where to verify each figure
Every minimum mark, band and programme note above comes from the University of St Andrews' published entry requirements. Confirm your university's band and any programme-specific condition directly on st-andrews.ac.uk before you apply, because the university's pages take precedence over any summary.