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Glasgow
York · QS World #158
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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York
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Glasgow School of Art and University of York 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 York on Russell Group, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses.
Glasgow School of Art vs University of York at a glance
Glasgow School of Art and University of York both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design and Film Production & Cinematography. Glasgow School of Art offers 40 courses across 12 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £27,500 at University of York: Glasgow School of Art is about £3,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £27,250 at University of York: Glasgow School of Art is about £1,350 a year cheaper.
In Film Production & Cinematography, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of York is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow School of Art is higher in 2 and University of York 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 York
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%
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
Subjects
5 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 York
Design & Fashion
15 coursesTypical fee £24,350 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £27,930 (PG)
History of Art & Design
2 coursesTypical fee £24,350 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Architecture
General Engineering
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 York
- £27,500
Glasgow School of Art is about £3,150 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow School of Art
- £25,900
- University of York
- £27,250
Glasgow School of Art is about £1,350 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 York
History of Art & Design
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50089%Satisfaction84%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,000Salary (3 years)£22,50084%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 York
Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Glasgow School of Art vs University of York: common questions
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,350 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £27,500 at University of York: Glasgow School of Art is about £3,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,900 a year at Glasgow School of Art and £27,250 at University of York: Glasgow School of Art is about £1,350 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 York?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture and General Engineering.
Is Glasgow School of Art or University of York better for Film Production & Cinematography?
Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow School of Art, and £22,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Glasgow School of Art and 78% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow School of Art or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 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 York?
Glasgow School of Art teaches 7 subject areas that University of York does not, including Fine Art, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Anatomy & Pathology, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of York but not at Glasgow School of Art?
University of York teaches 77 subject areas that Glasgow School of Art does not, including Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 69 more.
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