Glasgow School of Art - Student View

It's between the city centre and the west end of Glasgow. The majority of students live in the west, a 15-30 min walk to college. Some halls of residence - handy but best suited to first years from beyond the central belt of Scotland.

GSA is spread among several buildings, the most famous of which is the Charles Rennie Mackintosh building, bringing tourists in throughout the year.

Wide range of courses, falling broadly into architecture, design and craft, and fine art. It also maintains a pivotal role in the creative life of a vibrant and renovated city.

The Student Association (SA), with its own well-loved Vic Cafe Bar, provides a focal point for socialising and other activities as well as offering welfare and academic advice through the Student Representative Council (SRC).

The Vic is a haven to slake your thirst on anything from espresso to beer, from 9am till late, and the SA runs highly regarded club nights from Thursday to Saturday. Host of cafes and pubs in nearby Sauchiehall Street (1 of the 2 main city-centre streets); check out Nice & Sleazy, Griffin and the Centre for Contemporary Arts - CCA.