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Glasgow
Northampton · QS World #1201
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.
3/7
Glasgow School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Northampton
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Northampton leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Glasgow School of Art is ahead on established, international, scholarship.
Glasgow School of Art vs University of Northampton at a glance
Glasgow School of Art and University of Northampton both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Fine Art. Glasgow School of Art offers 40 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £6,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 3 and Glasgow School of Art 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 Northampton. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow School of Art is higher in 1 and University of Northampton in 1, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Glasgow School of Art
University of Northampton
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%
Northampton
35 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.2%
- 🌐Nepal8.3%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%
Subjects
7 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 Northampton
Design & Fashion
15 coursesTypical fee £24,350 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Games Design & Computer Animation
1 courseTypical fee £25,900 (PG)
11 coursesFee not available
Fine Art
Film Production & Cinematography
Crafts & Applied Arts
General Engineering
Computing & IT
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 Northampton
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow School of Art
- £25,900
- University of Northampton
- £19,000
University of Northampton is about £6,900 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 Northampton
Design & Fashion
£21,500Salary (3 years)£20,00083%Satisfaction91%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,50074%Satisfaction70%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,50084%Satisfaction84%Crafts & Applied Arts
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,500No dataSatisfaction75%
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 Northampton
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Glasgow School of Art vs University of Northampton: common questions
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £6,900 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 Northampton?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography, Crafts & Applied Arts, General Engineering and Computing & IT.
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of Northampton 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 Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Glasgow School of Art and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow School of Art or University of Northampton offer more courses?
University of Northampton lists 221 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 Northampton?
Glasgow School of Art teaches 5 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Architecture, Applied Computing, History of Art & Design, Anatomy & Pathology and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Northampton but not at Glasgow School of Art?
University of Northampton teaches 53 subject areas that Glasgow School of Art does not, including Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Education Studies, Marketing, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 45 more.
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