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Glasgow
Weston-super-Mare
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/6
Glasgow School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Glasgow School of Art and University Centre Weston are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Glasgow School of Art is ahead on established, courses, scholarship; University Centre Weston on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.
Glasgow School of Art vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Glasgow School of Art and University Centre Weston both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General). Glasgow School of Art offers 40 courses across 12 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £10,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 2 and Glasgow School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Crafts & Applied Arts: £19,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, against £19,500 from University Centre Weston. In Applied Computing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Glasgow School of Art is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Glasgow School of Art
University Centre Weston
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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
University Centre Weston
Applied Computing
Crafts & Applied Arts
Creative Arts (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at Glasgow School of Art
Only at University Centre Weston
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
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £10,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow School of Art
- £25,900
- University Centre Weston
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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
University Centre Weston
Applied Computing
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00090%Satisfaction80%Crafts & Applied Arts
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,500No dataSatisfaction84%Creative Arts (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,500No dataSatisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGlasgow 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
FAQ
Glasgow School of Art vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Glasgow School of Art or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £10,450 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 University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Glasgow School of Art or University Centre Weston better for Crafts & Applied Arts?
Crafts & Applied Arts graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, and £19,500 from University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow School of Art or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Glasgow School of Art lists 40 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Glasgow School of Art but not at University Centre Weston?
Glasgow School of Art teaches 8 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography, History of Art & Design, Anatomy & Pathology, Computing & IT and General Engineering.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Glasgow School of Art?
University Centre Weston teaches 12 subject areas that Glasgow School of Art does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care and 4 more.
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