SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London, headquartered in Bloomsbury, London's intellectual heart, is a remarkable institution with one of the most special teaching faculties in the world. The school is a center for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East topics. Founded in 1916, it has since developed a reputation for excellence and unrivalled competence in African and Asian law, trade and environmental law, languages and human rights. SOAS is an exceptionally diverse institution, with about 56 percent of its students coming from outside the UK, according to the QS World University Rankings 2018, around five times the global average. With one of the highest staff to student ratios in the UK, the school focuses on small group instruction, and is able to provide highly tailored mentorship and a lot of student interaction time.

One of the significant pillars of SOAS is the venue. London provides one of the world's best student experiences, and university students are perfectly positioned to make the most of everything that the city has to offer. A vast array of amenities ... Read more

SOAS University of London, headquartered in Bloomsbury, London's intellectual heart, is a remarkable institution with one of the most special teaching faculties in the world. The school is a center for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East topics. Founded in 1916, it has since developed a reputation for excellence and unrivalled competence in African and Asian law, trade and environmental law, languages and human rights. SOAS is an exceptionally diverse institution, with about 56 percent of its students coming from outside the UK, according to the QS World University Rankings 2018, around five times the global average. With one of the highest staff to student ratios in the UK, the school focuses on small group instruction, and is able to provide highly tailored mentorship and a lot of student interaction time.

One of the significant pillars of SOAS is the venue. London provides one of the world's best student experiences, and university students are perfectly positioned to make the most of everything that the city has to offer. A vast array of amenities are available nearby, from cafes, restaurants and bars to art galleries, parks and museums, all within a short walk of the campus. London itself is a diverse and continually evolving city with a wealth of internship and employment opportunities across a wide range of job sectors. In both its archived resources and human capital, SOAS contains a large repository of knowledge, and the school serves as a consultant to government agencies as well as multinational companies in London and globally. SOAS graduates continue to pursue a variety of careers that contribute significantly to the global society.

Soas University of London has a wide range of scholarships and awards to support students in our degree programmes. There is a competitive application process for these scholarships and awards, based on academic merit. They can range from supporting students from specific countries or groups of countries, to specific degrees or areas of research. University also offer a number of bursaries based on financial need at undergraduate level.