Glasgow School of Art

Academic Year 2025 — Session: Academic Year

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date September 11, 2025
Return Date May 23, 2026
Credits 30

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $36,095 The tuition portion of all program fees includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript. Program fees are based on credits listed on each program's cost of attendance sheet; credit overload is subject to surcharge.
Room $8,500 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students in catered housing, single accommodations or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more details.
Total Program Fee $44,595 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $220 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the year.
Meals $4,500 This estimate is based on the cost of meals prepared by the student in the residence facilities provided.
Personal $4,230 This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Student Visa $2,300 The cost of the visa for all AY programs in the UK estimates a £490 (visa cost); £776.00 for an International Health Surcharge; $650 expedited processing; (please plan for up to an additional $50 in shipping). Visa costs are subject to change.
Local Travel $1,185 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $1,050 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $13,485 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 1.30 to GBP 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.



Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Supplemental Housing Fee $3,850 Students assigned to ensuite, singles, deluxe bedrooms will be billed a per-semester fee for the additional cost of housing of $1,650 for a semester or $3,850 for the year.
Special Course Fee $500 - $1,500 An additional per-course fee from the Glasgow School of Art for supplies related to enrollment in certain courses or departments. All applicable special course fees are paid directly to Glasgow School of Art.



Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$58,080

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses. Enrollment selections outlined in the Additional Fees section may increase the overall Estimated Cost of Attendance by the fee amounts listed.