Since the School was founded in 1845 as one of the first Government Schools of Design, as a centre of creativity promoting good design for the manufacturing industries, our role has continually evolved and redefined to reflect the needs of the communities we are part of, embracing in the late 19th century fine art and architecture education and today, digital technology.
Research at the GSA impacts across all areas of our lives from the obvious cultural and creative aspects of what we do to the economic, social, educational, political, technological and scientific aspects of our research centres, networks and work of individual academic staff.
The Glasgow School of Art offers a range of employability opportunities within the curriculum, including live projects, participation in national and international competitions, the Scottish Institute for Enterprise and a Careers Service which offers a wide range of career guidance and advice including; one to one guidance appointments, professional practice seminars and specific career resources.
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Supporting Students with Disability - Offers specific support to students who have a disability (a physical or sensory impairment, medical condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia).
Student Welfare - Practical support and advice about accommodation, funding and finances, childcare and the practicalities of being a student. You will also find advice for Care Leavers and Looked After Young People.
Counselling - Offers students the opportunity to talk through personal and troubling issues in a safe and confidential environment with a professional, trained counsellor.The Glasgow School of Art offers new undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to stay in one of two purpose-built halls of residence; Blythswood House, and Margaret Macdonald House. Both sites are located in the city centre, close to amenities and travel links, and within five minutes’ walk of the main GSA Garnethill campus. All our halls are secure and fully-furnished, making your move to study in Glasgow as stress-free and comfortable as possible. Detailed information on both our halls of residence can be found using the links to the right and left of this page.
The Library of the Glasgow School of Art has one of the finest art, design and architecture collections in the UK. Our aim is to provide students and staff with access to high quality information, resources and services including access to a wide array of ICT facilities.
UK, EU and international students studying in Scotland are entitled to full access to the National Health Service (the NHS). In order to access services you should register with a doctor as soon as possible. Please note that if you are staying in Scotland for less than 3 months you should register as a Temporary Resident (TR).
The Garnethill Campus is approximately 20 minutes walk from Glasgow's Central and Queen Street mainline railway stations. The nearest local railway station is Charing Cross and the nearest subway station is Cowcaddens. The School is easily accessed from all major approach roads, including the M8 motorway, and only 20 minutes by bus or taxi from Glasgow International Airport.
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