Exchange and Study Abroad

Exchange Programme

From Germany to Japan, the GSA has an extensive student and staff exchange programme extending to all corners of the world. Including over 75 of the world’s leading art, design and architecture schools.

Every year, students from departments across the GSA study at our partner institutions and we welcome students from around the world in return.

Taking part in a student exchange can enrich cultural learning and increase employability after graduation, as well as create an opportunity for life-long friendships to be made and artistic connections to be built with fellow students across the globe.  

Students studying across all our specialist schools can participate in a semester long exchange with exception of the Master of European Design (MEDes) programme that offers exchanges over two academic years at two different partner schools.

Students coming to the GSA on exchange must apply through a specific exchange application process and must be studying at a GSA exchange partner school. The deadline for application is 1 May – due to the large number of applications we receive this is strictly enforced. Outgoing GSA students submit their exchange application through the School'sInternational Office, with deadlines communicated via Canvas, our learning management system.

Although exchange students pay tuition fees to their home institution while on exchange, they are responsible for organising and paying for their own accommodation, travel, visas, materials and workshop fees. The GSA’s Student Welfare Office can give guidance to incoming students on finding suitable accommodation.

If you have any queries regarding Exchange at GSA, please international@gsa.ac.uk

Application Deadline

1st May Only: Full-Year / Semester 1 (September entry) and Semester Two (January entry)

Exchange applications are made directly to the International Office via our application portal. Please ensure the correct form is used; in this case use the “Application for Exchange students. The link to our application site is here.

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Study Abroad Programme

‍What is Study Abroad?

Study Abroad offers students a great opportunity to experience living and studying in Glasgow, Scotland. Students can apply for a single semester or one full-year study with us at The Glasgow School of Art. Study Abroad students can only be considered for Years 2 or 3 and will be entered into the most appropriate year entry point based on their portfolio and application.

Study Abroad students join our full-time cohort of students to study the set curriculum for the specific degree programme they have chosen. All programmes offered via Study Abroad are studio based and practice led. The cohort Study Abroad students will join for their studies will usually consist of full-time international / European students, students from Scotland, students from the rest of the UK, and students on Exchange.

Who can apply? ‍

Study Abroad is open to a wide range of international students but is ideally suited to those already pursuing a relevant bachelor degree, wanting to study with us for a semester/year, but do not come from one of our established exchange partners.‍

Which programmes are open for Study Abroad?‍

‍School of Fine Art

●      Fine Art Photography, Painting &Printmaking, Sculpture & Environmental Art

Open to applications for Full-Year, Semester 1, and Semester 2 entry.

School of Design

●      Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interaction Design, Interior Design, Silversmithing & Jewellery, Textile Design.

Open to applications for Full-Year, Semester1, and Semester 2 entry.

School of Innovation and Technology

●      Product Design, Immersive Systems Design (3D Modelling or Games and Virtual Reality pathway), Sound for the Moving Image.

Open to applications for Full-Year, Semester1, and Semester 2 entry.

Mackintosh School for Architecture

●         BArch Architecture
●         Diploma in Architecture

Open to applications for Full-Year or Semester 1 entry only.

Please note; we do not operate a 'class/credit' system with options to pick and choose classes from multiple degree programmes. Once you have completed your studies at the GSA, a transcript showing your grades and the courses you undertook will be sent to your home institution. Transcripts for Semester 1 are sent out in lateFebruary and transcripts for Semester2 / Full-Year are sent out in July.

Application Deadlines

●      1st April: Full-Year / Semester 1 only (September entry)

●      15th October: Semester 2 only (January entry)

Study Abroad applications are made directly to the International Office via our application portal. Please ensure the correct form is used; in this case use the “Application for Study Abroad students”.

If you have any queries regarding Study Abroad, or are interested in Study Abroad at Postgraduate level, please email international@gsa.ac.uk. The link to our application site is here.

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