SOAS, University of London

Study abroad at SOAS, University of London

Established in 1916, SOAS, University of London is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, SOAS, University of London (SOAS) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. SOAS, University of London (SOAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SOAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Why study at SOAS, University of London?

The campus of SOAS is situated in the Bloomsbury area of central London. It is home to Brunei Gallery, which was built from an endowment from the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam. Also, it houses College Buildings, 21-22 Russell Square, Faber Building and the northern Block of Senate House. Its library was designed in the year 1973 by Sir Denys Lasdun and is situated in the Philips Building. The university offers about 350 bachelor's degree combinations, 100 plus one-year postgraduate degrees and doctorate programmes in nearly every department. The institution is said to be among the UK's best small group teachings with a student-staff ratio of 11:1. It serves as a centre for subjects that are concerned with Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Also, it trains government officials on secondment from all over the world in African, Asian and the Middle Eastern languages. It also functions as a consultant to government departments and organisations such as Deloitte and Accenture.

Life as an international student

SOAS University of London has not only earned fame for academic excellence but also its notable alumni network. The institution has produced several government ministers, heads of states, diplomats, Supreme Court judges, central bankers, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and other distinguished personalities who are known for their contribution around the world. Some of the remarkable members of the alumni network of the institution include American singer Paul Robeson, TV presenter Zeinab Badawi, author M. K. Asante, oriental scholar Simon Digby and many others

SOAS, University of London