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Hi everyone! I’m moving to St Andrews this September to start my Master’s and would love to get to know some people before arriving :)

Does anyone know if there are any WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, etc. group chats for incoming postgraduate/Master’s students for 2026/27?

I’d love to join and meet other people who are moving to St Andrews this year. Also happy to connect individually with anyone starting in September!

Thanks!! 🤍

Hi everyone!
I’ve recently been accepted to the University of St Andrews for a Master’s and will be moving to St Andrews this September. Since everything has happened quite last minute, I’m trying to sort out accommodation ASAP and would really appreciate some advice from current/past students.
What accommodation would you recommend for a postgraduate student? I’m mainly looking for somewhere that:
• Has a good social atmosphere and makes it relatively easy to meet other postgrads
• Is in a good location / walking distance from the university and town
• Is comfortable and generally nice to live in
• Ideally has a good mix of international and UK students
Would you recommend university postgraduate accommodation or looking privately? And are there any specific halls/residences you’d particularly recommend (or avoid)?
I’m also curious about the social side — I’d love somewhere friendly and sociable, but not necessarily an undergraduate/party-hall atmosphere.
Since I’m moving in September, I know I’m quite late, so any advice on where I should be looking right now would be massively appreciated!

Thank you!! :)

I applied to MSc International Business (St. Andrews) 2026 intake. Today is the 3rd of August, 2026 and the application portal closes on the 6th. Has anyone had a similar experience? Do you think that the university is still accepting people or is the portal just open even if there are no more places.