Study Abroad is a great opportunity for students to experience lviing and studying in another country without taking you too far out of your comfort zone. At GSA students on our academic year or Fall/Spring semester programmes study alongside our regular students. Students coming onto our International Summer School will be in studios with other international students.
Study Abroad students will normally be pursuing a degree course at their home institution. Students may choose to come to Glasgow for
in the Schools of Fine Art and Design, or
in the Mackintosh School of Architecture
Our programme normally consists of four days a week intensive studio practice and one day of Historical & Critical Studies, although it may vary by department.
When you make your Study Abroad application to the GSA you will need to specify to which specialist department you are applying as we do not operate a "class/credit" system. You should talk to your Study Abroad advisor about this as they may be able to advise you on the most appropriate choice. Once you have completed your application form and put together your portfolio, this should be mailed to the International Office at the GSA - your school may do this for you. As demand for places is usually higher than the number of places available you will need to send your application in good time, and usually no later than our deadlines:
1st April for September entry
15th May for International Summer School
15th October for January entry Please note this deadline may NOT be used for EXCHANGE students
Information on tuition fees and costs can be found on a separate page (follow the menu to your left).
Once you have completed your studies at the GSA a transcript showing your grades and the work you undertook will be sent to your home institution. Transcripts are sent out in July and late February each year.
The application form can be downloaded for completion. If you are still unclear about any part of the application process speak to your Study Abroad advisor at home first - they may well have the answer. Otherwise you can email us at international@gsa.ac.uk