# How to apply

**Source**: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/
**Parent**: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/

The University of St Andrews has different application routes for postgraduate students depending on the course you are applying for.

[Taught programmes](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/taught/)

Applicants for MSc, MLitt, MRes, Conversion Diploma, and Postgraduate Certificate programmes should apply online using the applications and guidance for taught programmes.

[Research programmes](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/)

Applicants for MPhil, PhD, MSc(Res), MSt(Res), EngD, MFA and MRes Medicine programmes should apply online using the applications and guidance for research programmes.

[After you apply](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/after/)

Find out how we offer places or when you are likely to receive a response to your application.