Following ceremonies each day in the Younger Hall, new graduates took part in the academic procession to St Salvator's Quad. The celebrations throughout the week saw students mark their achievements with friends, family and academic staff.
Here are a selection of photographs from the week’s events.
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New graduates take part in the traditional procession around St Salvator's Quadrangle. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Professor Anneila Sargent, who was brought up in Burntisland, was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of St Andrews in recognition of her major contribution to astronomy. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Joseph Brennan, from the Lake District, celebrated gaining a First in a five-year integrated Masters (MPhys) in Astrophysics. Joseph, who hopes to have a career in the space industry, is pictured celebrating with girlfriend and Student Ambassador Patricia Helpap, from Bavaria. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Romanian-born Maria Sandu, who moved to Scotland with her husband after falling in love with the country, celebrated her graduation success with her eight-year-old son Edan and husband Iordan. Over the past four years, Maria has juggled studying part-time for an MA (Gen) in Combined studies with a full-time job as an Aviation Officer at Edinburgh airport and looking after three young children. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Sophia Rink was able to mark achieving an MLitt in Romantic and Victorian Studies, two-and- a half years after having to graduate virtually due to the Covid pandemic. The Canadian is one of 73 students Class of 2020 and 2021 who finally took to the stage in the Younger Hall to receive their degree certificates in person. Sophia, from Saskatoon in Saskatchewan, had been due to graduate in December 2020. Photo: University of St Andrews
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MA (Hons) Philosophy graduate Luna Guan, from Beijing, in traditional Chinese dress. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Ahmanni Recchi, from Perugia in Italy, celebrated obtaining an MA (Hons) in Social Anthropology, wearing an Italian wreath. Photo: University of St Andrews
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University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Sally Mapstone led the procession of new graduates into St Salvator's Quad. She is flanked by the University's mace bearers. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Stepping up to celebrate her success in being awarded a Masters in Theoretical Physics and Applied Maths, Robyn Smith, from Edinburgh, is now working as an economist in the National Institute of Economics and Social Research. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Jemma Yule, from Mintlaw in Aberdeenshire, celebrated graduating with an MA (Hons) English with her parents and brother, Kieran. Jemma is now going on to train as a primary school teacher in Aberdeen. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Isra Al Nour, from London, who graduated with a masters in Maths, has plans to pursue a career in data science. She is pictured with her parents. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Catherine Bone from Kilbarchan in Renfrewshire graduated with an MA (Hons) English. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Celebrations were in the air for sea swimmer and squash player Harry Jack from Nairn who graduated with a Masters in Maths (First class). Photo: University of St Andrews
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Charles Watson, from Reading, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics, and fiancee Maria Yates, who is due to graduate with an MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics next year. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Originally from Colombia, Jadie Arango, who now lives in London, celebrated being awarded an MA (Hons) English and Psychology. She now plans to spend time travelling and setting up her own company specialising in educational tutoring. Photo: University of St Andrews
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Graduation celebrations in St Salvator's Quad. Photo: University of St Andrews