Societies

We combine art, context and theory to present events and projects unique to the Society of Art History.

If you love to learn about space, or just stare at the stars in awe, we're the society for you!

Salve! Got a growing interest in Classics, Classical Studies, Classical Archaeology or Ancient History? We’re the society for you!

We run events for everyone interested in biology including pub quizzes, lectures, films and socials!

St Andrews' hub for everything blockchain, crypto and Web3.

The British Medical Association Society of St Andrews is your official local university branch of the trade union and professional association for medical students and doctors throughout the UK.

Established in 1915, the Bute Medical Society is one of St Andrews' oldest, largest and most active student societies.

Providing a space for chemists and non-chemists alike.

St Andrews Society for Chinese Studies

We exist to provide a social group and support network for people interested in computers.

The University of St Andrews Consulting Society is a student-led organisation dedicated to educating and inspiring its members about management, strategy and technology consulting.

The economics society is a one stop shop for all your economics needs and wants. From career talks to speakers events, we have something for you. So come join one of St Andrews' best societies!

Interested in shaping the future of finance and technology? Join the St Andrews Fintech Society and be part of the innovation!

The Foreign Affairs Society is the official association for the school of International Relations!

Fun social and academic events that provide you with opportunities to meet other geographers.

The perfect society for meeting students from other year groups within the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, whether that be environmental scientists or geologists!

The oldest and largest arts academic society. Our events give a voice to History students and allow them to engage with the world of academia.

The largest student-run investment fund in St Andrews.

A platform for all students to discover more about US and UK law, directly from international commercial firms and top US law schools.

Aiming to promote the importance of General Practice within the medical community.

Connecting as many students as possible, from all backgrounds, with the oceans that surround us.

SUMS is the best way for you to indulge in a little bit of maths and make some friends along the way.

MAZE Magazine - The Official Psychology and Neuroscience Magazine of the University of St Andrews

Furthering interest in neuroscience, both academic and casually. We welcome members from all backgrounds, with any level of Neural knowledge.

We are a society open to anyone interested in the field of optics and photonics.

The perfect society to meet other people with a fascination with fossils and a passion for the history of life on Earth! Come to learn more about Palaeontology or share your pre-existing passion!

The Philosophy Society hosts weekly talks from leading academic philosophers, as well as discussion groups and social events throughout the year.

Promoting the understanding and enjoyment of physics.

Bringing together, entertaining, and supporting all those interested in Psychology and Neuroscience.

A community of Divinity School students, staff, and friends gathered for fellowship with like-minded scholars.

Offering students surgical workshops, talks, and our yearly National Conference.

Supporting and encouraging women in technology.

Our primary aim is to raise as much money as we possibly can for our three student nominated charities.

Welcome to the University of St Andrews Union Debating Society: the oldest – and some might say the finest – of its kind, founded in 1794.

Make events happen.

Are you into theatre, comedy, musicals or any other performing arts? Want to show off your talents either on the stage or in the wings, or just see some fantastic shows? Welcome to Mermaids!

Music Fund is dedicated to fostering the music scene in St Andrews, whether it be through organising gigs, providing funding for aspiring musicians, or working with other societies. Come jam with us!

On The Rocks Festival is an entirely student-run arts festival incorporating art, photography, theatre, music, and comedy. This year the OTR Festival will be held 13th-20th March in the Byre Theatre.

We support the many and diverse societies of the Students' Association. The committee consists of 8 members who manage the administration for over 100 societies throughout the academic year!

We help find volunteering opportunities for University students and staff, focusing on helping our community in St Andrews, Fife, and Dundee!

STAR is the one and only student radio station in St Andrews. We broadcast online with live shows running from morning to midnight.

Competitive and Social Ballroom and Latin Dance

Welcome to the St Andrews Bee Society! We are a group of students dedicated to promoting beekeeping, bee conservation and the appreciation of all things bee!

Discover, Taste, and Celebrate Beer with the St Andrews Beer Society!

Birding Society is a student-led initiative encouraging the appreciation and study of local bird species.

Book club is a welcoming and diverse society for anyone with an interest in reading.

Enjoy hiking? Come explore Scotland with us!

Welcome to the Chess Society!

Strengthen your algorithmic and problem-solving skills through Competitive Programming.

Weekly group dog walks and cuddling sessions with local dogs! Everyone welcome:)

For knitters and crocheters, newbies and experienced crafters!

The Love Society is a space for the unabashed discussion, experience, and spreading of love as an otherwise taboo topic. We recognize any experience of love is important because it is your own.

Are you a Motorsports fan or would like to explore the world of fast cars and adrenaline? If the answer is yes, then you found the right soc to join

Looking for your a highly strategic, immensely high-pressure hobby? Come try your hand at poker and see if you can rise to the occasion.

The go-to society for pool and cue sports.

Salsa and Bachata dance classes!

Medieval re-enactment society: home of fighting, feasts, and fun.

An inclusive community for swing dancers of all levels, with weekly classes, practice sessions, and socials.

Community yoga program for St Andrews students, running daily yoga and meditation classes, plus workshops and events.

The a cappella scene in St Andrews is massive! We represent six amazing groups that you can be a part of. We provide support to these groups in performances across town and even across the country.

Since the university does not offer courses in fine arts, the Art Society aims to bridge that gap.

We are dedicated to promoting and nourishing all comedic talent in St Andrews.

We get together weekly to watch films and socialise. Join us at a screening or pub night!

We provide opportunities for students to learn new skills and refine their techniques in the art of filmmaking.

Dedicated to playing and promoting folk and traditional music in and around St Andrews.

Do you love the performing arts? Imagine the halfway point between musical theatre and opera and you've got the idea!

We are Inklight, the Creative Writing Society! We welcome poets, prose writers, scriptwriters, and anything in between. Come along to meet an amazing community of student writers!

Research positive news stories and gain valuable skills for a future career in journalism!

Jazz and jams.

Auditioned student-led choir that sings unaccompanied repertoire ranging from 16th century to contemporary choral works.

One of the University’s oldest and largest societies, providing six student-run ensembles, regular concerts and social events.

MusT is St Andrews' Musical Theatre Society!

Photography for all, no matter your ability.

Celebrating rock, metal and all things alternative in St. Andrews.

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights to be respected and protected for everyone.

A group focused on using evidence and reason to do the most good possible.

Enactus is an international entrepreneurial club in which teams design and implement social enterprises to help specified beneficiaries. The St. Andrews branch currently operates 4 social enterprises.

Supporting Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF/Doctors Without Borders), who provide medical aid where it's needed most.

Charitable society working closely with the local Fife branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Our mission is to eradicate extreme poverty, by asking students to give 1% of their post-graduation income to charity.

Our society began as a response to the plight of refugees and migrants in the UK and across Europe.

Empowering young people across St Andrews to make decisions regarding sexual health and relationships

St Candrews is a student led organisation dedicated to tackling food poverty in Fife. Fighting food poverty. For Students. For the Local Community. For the UK.

Tackling local and global health inequalities through education, advocacy, and community social action.

Fundraising for Unicef and raising awareness about the causes and efforts that Unicef supports internationally.

Supporting and fundraising for Women for Women International through social and collaborative events.

We share African and Caribbean cultures with our community through social, academic, and charitable events.

One of the University's oldest societies, promoting Scottish Culture through Scottish Country Dance and Scottish Gaelic Language Classes.

Integrating Chinese Culture into a delightful student life in St. Andrews. Providing culinary experiences, leisurely events, and sporting activities for all.

Connect the world's largest population base to the rest of the world.

We aim to connect people and organise fun events to promote our culture.

Connecting Filipinos and sharing the culture with anyone interested.

Our aim is to promote and share with you the language, arts, literature, theatre, cuisine, and culture of France with regular events throughout the year.

Stammtische, Christmas Markets, World Cup Matches, Oktoberfest, Beer & more!

Fancy ouzo, Greek dancing, and having a good time, then this society is the perfect fit for you. We bring the Greek culture and life to you like Greeks do best!

Celebrating Hispanic culture and sharing our love of the Spanish language.

Connecting the St Andrews community with Hong Kong's culture and history.

Promoting the culture of both Ireland and Northern Ireland, and helping to connect Irish students.

Promoting Italian culture, language, and food.

Looking to learn more about or re-experience Japanese culture, but don't know where to start? Then you're at the right place!

Representing K-pop, food, and language of Korea.

We deliver the Malaysian experience to our members by doing our best to showcase Malaysian hospitality within St Andrews

The University of St Andrews MENA Society is here to celebrate and share the culture and history of the Middle East and North African Region!

A movement led by passionate, international students! We host language and intercultural exchanges, and events aimed at fostering intercultural connection! Our mission is to unite a divided world.

Connecting students from the North of England and promoting the region's culture.

Promoting Polish culture and bringing together those interested in Poland.

Dedicated to promoting and celebrating Russian and Russophone cultures, histories, music, and cuisines in Fife.

Congregation of people with even the slightest bit of Singaporean in their blood.

We host cultural, social and political events for anyone interested in South Africa!

Promote Spanish tradition academically and socially with the purpose of bringing the Spanish culture closer to the students of St Andrews.

The University of St Andrews Swiss Society welcomes Swiss nationals, people who lived in Switzerland and everyone else interested in exploring Swiss culture!

Sharing Thai Culture, Food and Language with all of those who are interested!

Uniting Ukrainian students of St Andrews and those interested in the Ukrainian culture, history, and language.

We share the amazing culture of Vietnam!

Connecting people who are Welsh, Welsh adjacent, or even Welsh curious in St Andrews // Dod a’r Cymry, Cymru adjacent, neu hyd yn oed Cymru curious ynghŷd yn St Andrews

We are open to all students in the university interested in learning about Catholicism!

We exist to give every student the opportunity to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus Christ.

Fostering a Jewish Community at the University. Open to all.

STAMSA meets regularly for prayer and social events, and is committed to charitable fundraising throughout the academic year.

At DICE we do everything tabletop - roleplaying games, card games, board games and wargames. We provide a safe and welcoming space to play as well as having a large collection of games to try out!

We are a friendly group of who-fans who meet weekly for some Doctor Who-related shenanigans. We host biweekly episode viewings, plus games, PowerPoint and craft sessions, and even the occasional trip!

Smash Bros., Fighting Games, Mario Kart and more!

We are a society dedicated to fostering a friendly, inclusive community for all Pokemon fans to come together for a variety of events, from socials to tournaments, and make new friends.

We are a society based around the enjoyment of anime and related media.

The result of limitless enthusiasm and appreciation of all things not quite of this world, this society brings students together to share their interests and passions, enjoy!

We love food and want everyone to experience the best cuisine St Andrews has to offer.

Gluten Free St Andrews is a student society to foster a community of gluten-free students to share delicious food, recipes, support, and experiences.

Welcome to the Vegan & Vegetarian Society!

StAUCA is the social and political home for conservative ideas in St Andrews.

We help American citizens vote from abroad, host social and speaker events, and raise awareness of political issues.

Promoting feminist causes in St Andrews, nationally, and internationally.

Inclusive platform for formal discussions on political and social affairs in Hong Kong

We strive to encourage and share our Labour values throughout our university; to create a fairer and just campus; to participate in, campaign for and shape the Scottish and National Labour Parties.

Debating and simulation society for any student to discuss topics from Brexit to Star Wars.

A society focused on advocacy for Palestine. We run cultural, advocacy and educational events.

Student-run Think Tank focused on Research, Charity and Careers. Aiming to take action and facilitate change. Selected Member of Scotland's Future Series.

Promoting the case for an independent Scotland.

Affirming and celebrating the dignity of life from fertilisation to natural end through our three pillars of education, service and community.

Promoting civil society engagement and activism in our community with the work of the UN, through journalism, podcasts, events and parliamentary lobbying.

We exist to help all students in private flats or halls of residence with any problems they might encounter during their time in St Andrews.

We connect our global alumni to St Andrews, and current students with alumni.

We exist to provide a strong community, adequate resources, and effective support to the BAME students at the University.

We are responsible for representing student carers, commuters, mature and flexible learners.

We are the primary point of contact at the Students' Association for local residents.

The Disabled Students’ Network is dedicated to representing disabled students and promote an understanding of disability and building a supportive community for disabled students.

Educom is here to represent student opinion on education issues. We are responsible for coordinating student representation within the University education structure.

The Environment Subcommittee exists to help students live more sustainably, engage with environmental projects, and to represent all students' views on sustainability issues within the University.

Our mission is to achieve the highest standards of equality so as to provide for a more open, safe, and accessible environment.

We are dedicated to providing an open and safe environment for members of the LGBT+ community in St Andrews. Our subcommittee is inclusive of everyone, regardless of sexuality or gender identity.

We focus our efforts around mental health, sexual health, personal safety, and alcohol consumption, as well as Raisin Weekend, May Dip, and other University traditions.