Situated in the heart of London in the UK, SOAS University of London is a leading institute for specialised studies of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in its three faculties, namely the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Faculty of Languages and Cultures and the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. covering areas such as arts, philosophy, theology, linguistics, politics, Oriental studies and gender studies.
Students at SOAS are taught to challenge conventions and are encouraged to think out of the box. A top 100 institution for Arts and Humanities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2020), international students choose SOAS for the specialised courses it offers in subjects concerned with Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and to use their knowledge to make lasting positive change in the world.
Learn more about why you should study at SOAS University of London below or begin your application by booking your free consultation to study in the UK today.
Six Reasons to Study at SOAS University of London
1. Top Ranking Subjects
SOAS offers the most diverse range of courses in the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Four of the major subjects offered at SOAS are top ranked subjects in the QS World University Rankings 2021:
- Development Studies (5th in the world)
- Anthropology (16th in the world)
- Politics (21st in the world)
- History (45th in the world)
2. Year Abroad and Exposure
Many of the undergraduate courses offer a year abroad in the University's specialist regions (i.e. Asia, Africa, the Near East and the Middle East). This gives students the chance to become immersed in the culture and language of the region, do in-depth study and get some major takeaways while studying at the University.
3. London Location
The main SOAS campus is well located and thus well connected. It is based in the heart of London in Bloomsbury. This central London area is known for its many beautiful gardened squares and for its literary connections.
The SOAS campus is a lively and cosmopolitan place surrounded by other world-famous institutions. It is situated within walking distance from the British Museum and the Brunei Gallery and is generally ideally located for students to explore London’s culture and beautiful sites.
Students at SOAS will also become part of the University of London student network, meaning benefits such as free entry to London bars, cheap gym membership and access to all UoL libraries.
4. World Famous Library
The SOAS Library is world famous, as it is one of the most important libraries on earth for Asia, Africa and the Middle East resources. It is one of five National Research Libraries in the UK, with more than a million books, manuscripts, journals and print and digital study materials available for perusal in 400 different languages. The library attracts scholars from all over the world and as a SOAS student, you will get to use the University of London Library at Senate House for free!
5. SOAS Student Societies
The SOAS Students' Union has several diverse student societies, which reflects on the international flavour of the SOAS student body. There are about 200 different societies at SOAS such as ABACUS, Black and Queer society, Desi Society, Latin America Society, Film Society, Drama Society, Sikh society, Linguistics Society, Marxism Society and Abolition Society. Thus wherever your interests may lie, there is something for everybody at SOAS.
6. A Very International University
SOAS is one of the most international universities in the UK with over 50% of the student population coming from outside the UK. There are over 5,200 students from 135 different nationalities enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses at SOAS.
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