Summary
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is internationally recognised as one of Europe's leading university-level institutions for the visual creative disciplines. Open and outward-looking, GSA's approach is to collaborate and transform thinking by developing creative approaches with new audiences, through studio-based learning and research.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate70%Postgraduate30%
Study mode
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Full-time94%Part-time6%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK65%International22%EU13%
Student gender
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Male 33%Female 67%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
Arts, Drama & Music League Table 2025
Overall ranking
7th out of 12
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000751 75%7th
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Entry standards
/ Max 177177 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.08 77%6th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.23 81%4th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.34 34%3rd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 4224995 24%7th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 963164 17%9th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 7.816.010th
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Continuation
/ Max 10098.3 98%1st
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Graduate prospects 鈥� outcomes
/ Max 10069.1 69%8th
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Graduate prospects 鈥� on track
/ Max 10072.2 72%9th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Glasgow School of Art is a creative industries specialist offering degrees in architecture, design, fine art, curating and more. Students benefit from a close-knit community with opportunities for creative collaboration, access to superb facilities, and input from expert practitioners. All students get plenty of support from dedicated and experienced tutors to help them reach their potential. Find Glasgow School of Art on our league tables to see where it ranks across different measures.
If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
Glasgow School of Art offers accommodation in its own halls and in partner halls. Several rooms are adapted for disabled students. Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. Glasgow School of Art can also offer information for students looking to share private rented accommodation with other GSA students.