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SCOTLAND’S best and worst universities have been revealed in new league tables.

The Complete University Guide analysed each of the country’s 14 institutions based on student satisfaction levels, entry standards, student-to-staff ratio, graduate prospects and more.

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The Complete University Guide analysed each of the country’s 14 institutions[/caption]

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Dundee University was ranked in seventh place[/caption]

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St Andrews University came out on top in the ranking[/caption]

1. University of St Andrews

St Andrews came out on top in the overall ranking (94%) of Scotland’s best universities.

According to league tables, it scored 89.6 points out of 100 for graduate outcomes.

It also boasts an 83% student satisfaction rate and 98% continuation – the proportion of first-year students who continue their studies, leave with a qualification or transfer to a different university.

2. University of Edinburgh

This world-renowned institution has an overall ranking of 80% in the league table.

Edinburgh University scored 74% for student satisfaction and 98% for continuation.

3. University of Glasgow

Glasgow University has an overall score of 75% while student satisfaction is 76%.

Graduate prospects are 83%.

4. University of Strathclyde

This Glasgow university came in at fourth place overall with a student satisfaction rate of 78%, and an overall rating of 73%.

Strathclyde also scored 85.7 for graduate outcomes and has 95% continuation from students.

5. University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen University has an overall score of 70% and student satisfaction sits at 80%.

It also has impressive graduate prospects at 80%.

6. Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt has an overall score of 70%, while student satisfaction is 73%.

It also boasts a research quality score of 80% and graduate prospects ranking of 82%.

7. University of Dundee

In seventh place, Dundee University has an overall score of 66% with a 76% student satisfaction ranking.

Graduate prospects are scored 82%.

8. University of Stirling

Stirling’s university has an overall score of 66% and student satisfaction is 75%.

Graduate prospects are 74%.

9. Glasgow Caledonian University

GCU has an overall score of 61% in The Complete University Guide’s league tables.

Student satisfaction is 77% and research quality is impressive with a 74% rating. Graduate prospects are 81%.

10. Edinburgh Napier University

Modern uni Napier has an overall score of 59% while student satisfaction is 78%.

Graduate prospects are good at 82%.

11. Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen’s RGU has an overall score of 58% and student satisfaction is 80%.

Graduate prospects are 81%.

12. Queen Margaret University

Situated in Musselburgh, Queen Margaret University has an overall score of 57%. Student satisfaction sits at 75%.

Graduate prospects are 76%.

13. Abertay University

Dundee’s Abertay has an overall score of 57% and student satisfaction is 81%.

Graduate prospects are 75%.

14. University of the West of Scotland

UWS has an overall score of 42%, while student satisfaction is 77%.

Graduate prospects are 71%.

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