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Glasgow
Nottingham · QS World #97
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 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 4 categories
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Nottingham
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Glasgow School of Art and University of Nottingham are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Glasgow School of Art is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship; University of Nottingham on Russell Group, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses.
Glasgow School of Art vs University of Nottingham at a glance
Glasgow School of Art and University of Nottingham both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Architecture and History of Art & Design. Glasgow School of Art offers 40 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Glasgow School of Art is about £8,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Glasgow School of Art is about £4,900 a year cheaper.
In Architecture, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher in 2 and Glasgow School of Art in 0.
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 Nottingham
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%
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
6 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 Nottingham
Design & Fashion
15 coursesTypical fee £24,350 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (PG)
Architecture
5 coursesTypical fee £24,350 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
History of Art & Design
Anatomy & Pathology
Film Production & Cinematography
General Engineering
Only at Glasgow School of Art
Only at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
Glasgow School of Art is about £8,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow School of Art
- £25,900
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
Glasgow School of Art is about £4,900 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 Nottingham
Architecture
£25,500Salary (3 years)£26,50090%Satisfaction94%History of Art & Design
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50089%Satisfaction94%
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 Nottingham
Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Glasgow School of Art vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Glasgow School of Art is about £8,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Glasgow School of Art is about £4,900 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Architecture, History of Art & Design, Anatomy & Pathology, Film Production & Cinematography and General Engineering.
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of Nottingham better for Architecture?
Architecture graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, and £26,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Glasgow School of Art and 94% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow School of Art or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?
Glasgow School of Art teaches 6 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Fine Art, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at Glasgow School of Art?
University of Nottingham teaches 92 subject areas that Glasgow School of Art does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering and 84 more.
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