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Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Glasgow School of Art

scored higher in 0 categories

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Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Glasgow School of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.

Glasgow School of Art vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Glasgow School of Art and The University of Edinburgh both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design and Architecture. Glasgow School of Art offers 40 courses across 12 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Glasgow School of Art is about £5,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 3 and Glasgow School of Art in 2. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £21,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, against £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 3 and Glasgow School of Art in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1845
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Glasgow School of Art

The University of Edinburgh

80.9%
85.3%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£27,000
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

36.6%
41.6%

International

International student share

40
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
112

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Glasgow School of Art

33 countries · 36.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China64.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India3.8%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.9%
  • 🇫🇷France1.4%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

9 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Glasgow School of Art

The University of Edinburgh

Only at Glasgow School of Art

Only at The University of Edinburgh

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Glasgow School of Art
£24,350
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Glasgow School of Art is about £5,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow School of Art
£25,900
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Glasgow School of Art

The University of Edinburgh

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • History of Art & Design

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Crafts & Applied Arts

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Glasgow School of Art

GSA Financial Support Scholarships 2026/27

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Deadline: May 2026

GSA International Merit Scholarships 2026/27

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Deadline: May 2026

International Foundation Scholarships 2026-27

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Deadline: May 2026

Mackintosh School of Architecture Scholarships 2026-27

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Deadline: May 2026

School of Design Scholarships 2026-27

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Deadline: May 2026

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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow School of Art vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Glasgow School of Art or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Glasgow School of Art is about £5,250 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Glasgow School of Art and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design, Architecture, Anatomy & Pathology, Creative Arts (General), Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Computing & IT and Crafts & Applied Arts.

Is Glasgow School of Art or The University of Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, and £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Glasgow School of Art and 90% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow School of Art or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow School of Art lists 40 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow School of Art but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Glasgow School of Art teaches 3 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Fine Art, Applied Computing and Games Design & Computer Animation.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Glasgow School of Art?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 107 subject areas that Glasgow School of Art does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 99 more.

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Glasgow School of Art40 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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