SOAS University of London – The World’s University – is a leading institution for global, interdisciplinary education, specialising in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
At SOAS, you engage directly with the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change and social inequality to global development and cultural exchange. Our teaching combines academic rigour with decolonial, critical perspectives, grounded in real-world contexts.
SOAS is ranked 2nd in the UK for International Faculty (QS 2025) and is home to one of the most international student communities in the UK. You will learn from academics with deep regional expertise and lived experience, and study alongside peers from across the globe.
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.
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 1.3 million items and is one of the world’s most important academic libraries for the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
