St Andrews University is the third-best in the UK, while Abertay and Dundee are on the rise, according to new rankings.
Dundee and Abertay universities are among the fastest-climbing institutions in the Guardian’s league table of universities.
Cambridge and Oxford occupy the top two spots.
The Guardian Guide is the third recent major league table in which St Andrews University has performed strongly.
Last week the prestigious Leiden Ranking 2015 placed the university 45th in the world in a comprehensive survey of 750 major universities worldwide and in April the university was named best in Scotland and fifth in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2016.
St Andrews principal and vice- chancellor Professor Louise Richardson, said: “We are all delighted that so many of our schools have been judged to be the best, or among the best, in the country.
“Success at this level is only possible with a very gifted academic staff, the engagement of the very best students and the support of an unrivalled professional staff. This result reflects a formidable team effort.”
Dundee University rose nine places to 38th, while Abertay rose eight places to 93rd in the table.
Dundee was also ranked as one of the top 10 universities in the UK to study medicine, dentistry and maths.
“I am delighted to see Dundee rising in the Guardian tables, which continues a strong run of league table performances for the university,” said Professor Pete Downes, principal and vice-chancellor of Dundee University.
“The Guardian rankings strongly reflect levels of student satisfaction, which, of course, have been high at Dundee,” he added.