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Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Glasgow School of Art

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Glasgow School of Art is ahead on established, international.

Glasgow School of Art vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Glasgow School of Art and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being History of Art & Design, Computing & IT and Film Production & Cinematography. Glasgow School of Art offers 40 courses across 12 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

In Film Production & Cinematography, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow School of Art is higher in 1 and University of East Anglia UEA in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#381
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THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#27
1845
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 of East Anglia UEA

80.9%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,000
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

36.6%
14.3%

International

International student share

40
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
36

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%
VS

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

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 of East Anglia UEA

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 of East Anglia UEA
£23,100

University of East Anglia UEA is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Glasgow School of Art
£25,900
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

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 of East Anglia UEA

  • History of Art & Design

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction96%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction76%

Scholarships for International Students

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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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University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Glasgow School of Art vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Glasgow School of Art or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,050 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 of East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: History of Art & Design, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography and General Engineering.

Is Glasgow School of Art or University of East Anglia UEA better for Film Production & Cinematography?

Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, and £20,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Glasgow School of Art and 76% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Glasgow School of Art or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Glasgow School of Art lists 40 courses.

What can you study at Glasgow School of Art but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

Glasgow School of Art teaches 8 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Anatomy & Pathology, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Glasgow School of Art?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 73 subject areas that Glasgow School of Art does not, including Economics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Business Studies, History, Human Geography & Environment, Management and 65 more.

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