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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.
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Glasgow School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
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East London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Glasgow School of Art and University of East London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Glasgow School of Art is ahead on established, employment, scholarship; University of East London on satisfaction, international, courses.
Glasgow School of Art vs University of East London at a glance
Glasgow School of Art and University of East London both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Architecture and Film Production & Cinematography. Glasgow School of Art offers 40 courses across 12 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £8,790 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £8,680 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow School of Art is higher in 2 and University of East London in 2. The widest gap is in Architecture: £25,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, against £21,000 from University of East London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 4 and Glasgow School of Art in 1.
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 of East London
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%
East London
76 countries · 49.4% international
- 🇮🇳India60.2%
- 🌐Nepal18.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
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
University of East London
Design & Fashion
15 coursesTypical fee £24,350 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Architecture
Film Production & Cinematography
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £25,900 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Applied Computing
Computing & IT
Fine Art
Anatomy & Pathology
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at Glasgow School of Art
Only at University of East London
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 London
- £15,560
University of East London is about £8,790 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow School of Art
- £25,900
- University of East London
- £17,220
University of East London is about £8,680 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 London
Design & Fashion
£21,500Salary (3 years)£20,00083%Satisfaction84%Architecture
£25,500Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction99%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,50084%Satisfaction54%Applied Computing
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50090%Satisfaction97%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,50074%Satisfaction78%
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
University of East London
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Glasgow School of Art vs University of East London: common questions
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of East London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £8,790 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £8,680 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 London?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Applied Computing, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Anatomy & Pathology and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of East London 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 University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Glasgow School of Art and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow School of Art or University of East London offer more courses?
University of East London lists 386 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 London?
Glasgow School of Art teaches 3 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of East London but not at Glasgow School of Art?
University of East London teaches 55 subject areas that Glasgow School of Art does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and 47 more.
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