Established in 1845, The Glasgow School of Art is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Glasgow (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 180-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this UK higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | The Glasgow School of Art |
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Name (Non Latin) | Sgoil Ealain Ghlaschu |
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Address | 167 Renfrew Street Glasgow G3 6RQ Scotland United Kingdom |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The Glasgow School of Art is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The Glasgow School of Art's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The Glasgow School of Art categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The Glasgow School of Art.
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10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) | 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) | 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 10-19% making it an extremely selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.
This institution is a public higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.
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The Glasgow School of Art is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council
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