SOAS University of London

United Kingdom | London, England

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Overview

SOAS University of London, located in the heart of central London, encourages students to challenge conventional thinking. Specializing in arts, humanities, languages, cultures, law, and social sciences with a global outlook, SOAS is especially renowned for its courses focused on Asia, Africa, the Near East, and the Middle East. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in fields like Anthropology, Development, Languages, Finance, Law, and Politics, all delivered by expert faculty members. Over 40% of undergraduate courses include a year abroad, allowing students to immerse themselves in the cultures and languages of these regions. Approximately 45% of undergraduates study a second language and spend their third year at one of SOAS's partner universities in Africa, Asia, or the Near and Middle East. The university's world-renowned library, one of five National Research Libraries in the UK, holds over 1.5 million resources in 400 languages, including rare books, archives, and manuscripts. SOAS students also have free access to the University of London Library at Senate House. At SOAS, you’ll be part of a diverse international community, connecting with students from over 135 countries and gaining unique perspectives on global challenges, helping shape your future path.

Ranking

SOAS University of London is ranked 65th in the Times University Guide 2025 and 90th in the Guardian University Guide 2025. It holds the 508th position in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and has earned a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Key subjects ranked highly in the QS World University Rankings 2024 include Development Studies (3rd globally), Politics (18th globally), and Anthropology (19th globally). Following the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 assessments, over half of SOAS’s disciplines are ranked in the top ten. Overall, 87% of the university’s research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

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