SOAS University of London

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QS World University Rankings

26

Undergraduate programs

132

Postgraduate programs

20,350 GBP

Tuition Fee/year

About SOAS University of London

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…

We welcome the brightest minds to study on our leafy, central London campus. Our programmes of study are all built around a strong social justice mandate, ensuring our graduates go out into the world and make a real difference, 

SOAS programmes are taught by respected specialists engaged in fieldwork and research, which influences both government policy and the lives of individuals across the globe. SOAS scholars debate pressing contemporary issues such as human rights, development, migration, identity, legal systems, poverty, religion, and social change, and engage in a wide range of global research projects, which are shaping the culture, economics and politics of societies all around the world.

SOAS offers a broad range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as distance learning, foundation degrees and summer school.


An international campus in the heart of London

SOAS is a small and welcoming campus in the diverse and vibrant city of London, named the best student city in the world (QS World Rankings 2023). You’ll be able to meet people from all around the world and live in a cultural hub full of new discoveries.  With 130 nationalities represented on campus, SOAS is one of the most international universities in the world. 

Profiling the SOAS student
A SOAS student is passionate about their field, happy to learn a second language and most of all seeks to engage with multiple perspectives to shatter preconceptions and prejudice. SOAS has a reputation for really breaking the mould when it comes to encouraging independent thought, debate and individuality among students.

Webinars to help you get started
SOAS runs webinars on topics like admissions, visas, tuition fees, funding, housing, career tips and specific courses. Find out about any undergraduate and postgraduate webinars relevant to you.
 
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University information

General
ACT SAT International Baccalaureate PTE Academic Bachelor GPA TOEFL IELTS
28+ 1300+ 37+ 65+ 2.7+ 90+ 6.5+
Bachelor
IELTS GPA SAT TOEFL PTE Academic
6.5+ 3+ 1280+ 100+ 65+
Masters
TOEFL GPA IELTS
90+ 2.7+ 6+
Total StudentsInternational studentsTotal faculty staff
11,731
UG Students- 39%
PG Students- 61%
3,808
UG Students- 17%
PG Students- 83%
2,925
Domestic Staff- 45%
International Staff- 55%

Tuition fees

International Student  Tuition Fees: 20,350 GBP (Tuition Fee/year)

Rankings & Ratings

Rankings
SOAS University of London is one of the top public universities in London, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=508 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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QS World University Rankings

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QS WUR Ranking By Subject

#379

QS Sustainability Ranking

#86

Europe University Rankings – Northern Europe

Rankings Criteria

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Campus locations

Russell Square Campus, United Kingdom

Campus locations

Paul Webley Wing, SOAS, United Kingdom

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