SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London

10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

About

At SOAS, we view the world through a different lens. Our expertise in the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East shapes our understanding to tackle the global challenges of our time. 

Come to SOAS and join a welcoming, diverse, and close-knit community in central London. Here, we challenge perspectives, broach debate and empower our students to find solutions to the issues facing the world today.

If you want to expand your horizons and develop a deeper understanding of the world, be part of SOAS: the world’s university.

SOAS in Stats:
  • 6th in the UK for employability (QS World University Rankings 2023)
  • 2nd in the UK for International Faculty
  • Top 30 in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2023)
  • 135+ countries represented across the student body
  • 54% international students
  • 87% of research ranked 'world leading or internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
  • Silver (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)
  • Top 50 in the world for internationalism (QS World University Rankings 2024)
Why Choose SOAS, University of London
  • Central London Campus: Located in leafy and cosmopolitan Bloomsbury, our central London campus is right at the centre of it all.
  • Student Advice and Wellbeing: We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone and helping to make your SOAS experience fulfilling.
  • Study Abroad: Study abroad for a year and enhance your SOAS degree. Explore our study abroad and exchange programmes for visiting and outgoing students, including more than 70 global destinations.
  • Your Career: A SOAS education gives you a unique perspective on the world, providing you with the cultural insights and skills to make a difference where it matters most.

Features

316 out of 316 programs are eligible for Post-Study Work Visa.

Post-Study Work Visa will be open to all students, on Tier 4 visas, who are accepted onto a course in the 2020 intake or later. Once you have successfully completed a course of study at the undergraduate level or above at an approved UK Higher Education Provider you would be able to stay and work (in any sector or at any level) for a maximum of two years.
The full details and requirements are yet to be announced by the UK Government, but will be updated here when made available.

Cooperative education (or co-operative education) and internships are methods of combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. A cooperative education experience ("co-op"), provides academic credit for structured job experience. Co-ops are full-time, paid or unpaid positions. Internships may be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid positions.
If you have not yet taken an English language test (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL), you can still apply for your degree, but we will request evidence of English language requirements as part of your conditional offer letter. Please visit English language requirements | SOAS to check if you are eligible for an exemption: https://www.soas.ac.uk/english-language-requirements
Living in central London is an unrivalled experience. SOAS offers a variety of housing options in locations that range from 5 minutes to 45 minutes travel to the SOAS campus in historic Bloomsbury.

Our portfolio consists of halls of residence with 24-hour security and rooms in shared flats or houses.

Find the perfect undergraduate halls to match your needs budget and taste here. Undergraduate halls | SOAS

Find the perfect postgraduate halls to match your needs budget and taste here. Postgraduate halls | SOAS

Please note the accommodation application process for September 25/26 is not yet open. 

You can apply for accommodation once you have firmly accepted your offer of a place at SOAS. Please carefully read the guidelines on How to apply for accommodation | SOAS before submitting an application. 

Location

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10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC1H 0XG

Insttitution Details

School ID

4769

founded

1916

Provider ID

10007780

Institution type

Public

School Rank

501

Cost and Duration

£0 - £28

Application fee

3 years

Average undergraduate program

2 years

Average graduate program

£16000 GBP / Year

Cost of Living

£15515 GBP / First Year

Avarage Gross tuition

Top Disciplines

Arts

Sciences

Law, Politics, Social, Community Service and Teaching

Business, Management and Economics

Others

Program Levels