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Glasgow
Lincoln · QS World #851
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.
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Glasgow School of Art
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Lincoln
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln at a glance
Glasgow School of Art and University of Lincoln both teach 8 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 Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £6,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £7,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow School of Art is higher in 3 and University of Lincoln in 1. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £16,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, against £19,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 3 and Glasgow School of Art in 1.
World & National Rankings
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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
University of Lincoln
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%
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
Subjects
8 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 Lincoln
Design & Fashion
15 coursesTypical fee £24,350 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Architecture
Film Production & Cinematography
Fine Art
General Engineering
Anatomy & Pathology
Computing & IT
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at Glasgow School of Art
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 Lincoln
- £18,300
University of Lincoln is about £6,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow School of Art
- £25,900
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
University of Lincoln is about £7,100 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 Lincoln
Design & Fashion
£21,500Salary (3 years)£20,00083%Satisfaction87%Architecture
£25,500Salary (3 years)£25,00090%Satisfaction76%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,000Salary (3 years)£17,00084%Satisfaction89%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,50074%Satisfaction92%
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 Lincoln
Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Canada Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
European Union Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South East Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Glasgow School of Art vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £6,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £7,100 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 Lincoln?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, General Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Computing & IT and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Glasgow School of Art and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow School of Art or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 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 Lincoln?
Glasgow School of Art teaches 4 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Glasgow School of Art?
University of Lincoln teaches 73 subject areas that Glasgow School of Art does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Animal Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations and 65 more.
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