SOAS University of London is Europe’s leading institution for the study of Africa, Asia, and the Near and Middle East. With a vast repository of knowledge and expertise on these regions, we are uniquely positioned to inform and shape contemporary thinking on the economic, political, cultural, security, and religious challenges facing our world.
Our academic approach combines regional focus with global relevance, championing interdisciplinary and intercultural teaching that actively seeks to decolonise education and knowledge production. SOAS modules integrate perspectives from the Global South, encouraging students to critically examine and expand their academic standpoint.
At SOAS, you’ll have the freedom to design a unique programme of study, choosing modules across our academic departments. Whether you focus on a specific region or discipline, you’ll take four modules per semester, allowing for deep exploration and intellectual flexibility.
We offer the widest range of non-European languages in Europe, taught in small groups that foster close engagement and deep linguistic and cultural understanding.
SOAS is an exceptionally diverse institution, where students from over 130 countries come together to make a positive impact on a fast-changing world. Our vibrant Students’ Union supports a wide array of societies—from music and film to activism and social change.
Home to a National Research Library, SOAS houses over 1.5 million items in more than 400 languages, including the largest East Asian collection in Europe—a treasure trove for researchers and curious minds alike.
