About The Glasgow School of Art
Founded in 1845, The Glasgow School of Art is one of the few remaining independent art schools in the UK. With a proven history of producing some of the world’s most influential and successful artists, designers and architects, the GSA’s studio-based specialist, practice-led education draws talented individuals with a shared passion and concern for visual culture from all over the world. Many graduates have chosen to stay in Glasgow so that today the city is home to one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant creative communities.
About The Glasgow School of Art
Founded in 1845, The Glasgow School of Art is one of the few remaining independent art schools in the UK. With a proven history of producing some of the world’s most influential and successful artists, designers and architects, the GSA’s studio-based specialist, practice-led education draws talented individuals with a shared passion and concern for visual culture from all over the world. Many graduates have chosen to stay in Glasgow so that today the city is home to one of the UK’s largest and most vibrant creative communities.
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The Glasgow School of Art is one of the top Public universities in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is ranked #8 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2026.
QS Contributor - Europe University Rankings 2026
This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to sharing accurate, comprehensive data with QS. While not included in this year’s published rankings, the institution plays an active role in the global academic community and contributes to a more complete picture of higher education in the region.
What is a QS Contributor?
Contributor Status signals transparency, engagement and a willingness to be compared on a global scale – qualities valued by students, academics and partners alike.
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
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- 2021#=8
- 2022#11
- 2023#12
- 2024#13
- 2024#21-40
- 2025#12
- 2025#21-50
- 2026#=323
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QS WUR Ranking By Subject
- 2020#8
- 2021#=8
- 2022#11
- 2023#12
- 2024#13
- 2024#21-40
- 2025#12
- 2025#21-50
- 2026#=323
- 2026#8
- 2026#26-75
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For information on all undergraduate programmes please visit the GSA website. Entry requirements for Undergraduate Study can be found in the Application Guides of your chosen programme. Applications for Undergraduate Study are made via UCAS. Please note that applicants for Product Design Engingeering and Engineering with Architecture should make their applications via the University of Glasgow.
You can also read our Applicant Magazine, Way In, which contains more information about studying here and the GSA creative community.
Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about applicant events and check our Open Days pages here.
For taught postgraduate degrees, we have rolling application windows throughout the year. You can find our application windows here.
Entry requirements for Postgraduate Study can be found on the how to apply page.
You can also read the GSA's Applicant Magazine, Way In, which contains more information about studying here and the GSA creative community.
Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about applicant events and check our Open Days pages here.
The GSA offers a range of opportunities for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students to get the right application information at the right time, online and in person. Our GSA Open series of events takes place throughout the year, and encompasses everything from large Open House events on campus and online to 1-1 online advice sessions. We also offer tours of Degree Shows during the Summer and Autumn which offer a great chance to get to know the school better.
Please join the mailing list to be the first to hear about applicant events and check our GSA Open programme here.
Entry requirements for undergraduate applicants with Scottish, UK, Irish Leavers Certificate and International Baccalaureate qualifications are available in the Application Guide for your programme. Entry requirements for Postgraduate study can also be found in the Application guide for your programme. These can be found on the programme pages of the GSA website.
We welcome applications from applicants who have country- specific qualifications. We are in the process of developing some country specific guidance, however in the meantime please contact [email protected] for details of entry requirements from your country.
If you are a new undergraduate or postgraduate student, you will have the chance to apply to the GSA's two Halls of Residence, conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre. We also have Halls of Residence accommodation for students based in our Highlands & Islands campus. You can find out more about our Halls of Residence, as well as information on private accommodation in Glasgow on the Accommodation pages on the GSA website.
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