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Who is St Andrews?
The University of St Andrews, which secured the top spot in this league table, is Scotland's oldest university and one of the oldest in the English-speaking world. It's renowned for its academic excellence and historic traditions. Its consistent high performance often sees it competing with the likes of Oxford and Cambridge for top positions in UK rankings.
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