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About SOAS
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS) — public non-profit university. It is located in London, United Kingdom. As a part of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), 1994 Group, Universities UK, SOAS is actively building the academic environment in United Kingdom.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-510. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-400.
SOAS does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and doctorate programs.
Location
London, United Kingdom
Establishment year
1916
Students
4,684
International students
2,265
Female students
68%
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Tuition fees at SOAS are different for locals and foreigners. United Kingdom citizens pay 5,940 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 17,213 USD. With the help of scholarships, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
11 years of school is not enough to get into SOAS. Since students study longer in United Kingdom, you must first eliminate the academic difference — study for a year at a university in your home country, or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.). Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.
Doctorate degree at SOAS
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. TOEFL — no less than 105 points.
TOEFL iBT
105
SOAS campus
The university campus is located within London. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction.
After graduation, you can stay in United Kingdom for 1 year. This time is enough to find a job and change your student visa to a work one. Graduates of SOAS are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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