Starting work in 1916 as a school of oriental studies, after 22 years the school received university status, occupying a special position among world universities through a rare specialization in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. At the moment, SOAS has gathered the best teachers of orientalists and teaches students from 133 countries: at the same time, the university receives about 5,000 full-time students and more than 3,600 students in distance education. In addition to core knowledge, within the walls of the university there is a unique opportunity to start learning rare oriental languages from scratch. The high level of academic teaching was appreciated - in 2009, SOAS received the Royal Award and is consistently among the top 40 best educational institutions in England. The university is a member of several major academic associations in the country, including the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Universities UK, 1994 Group.

For foreign students, the university offers accommodation in a student dormitory of the university or in a dormitory of the University of London.

The University of London has a student community that organizes various social and entertainment events and promotions.

All courses of this institution

International foundation

Show details

 Annual

16+

Check with
managers

Show details

International Foundation

Age of students: from 16 years
Dates: July, September
Duration: 10 months.

The program for training foreign applicants for admission to the SOAS in case of non-compliance with the initial admission requirements. Foundation directions:

Social sciencies
Humanitarian sciences
Business and law.

Courses start in July and in the second half of September, but students from abroad who want to improve writing and reading should begin their studies in July.

Preparation for the university

Show details

 Annual

16+

Check with
managers

Show details

English + profile subjects

Age of students: from 16 years
Dates: year-round
Duration: 3,6,9 months.

Intensive study of English, along with academic disciplines at the basic level required for admission. Additionally held cultural events.

English language (short courses)

Age of students: from 16 years
Dates: year-round
Duration: 3,4,8, 12 weeks.

Intensive English course for foreign students. 3-week courses are held as part of the summer program.

Bachelor's Courses(english)

Show details

 Annual

17+

from 17 750 £ / year

Show details

Undergraduate

Dates: September-May
Duration: 3-4 years.

The university offers about 350 undergraduate programs: for the first two years, a student studies modules from core subjects by profile, for the third year, you must select 3-4 from the proposed list of disciplines. Every year a student earns credits: for example, one additional module is 30 credits; with further training, credit points are an advantage, giving more chances for further degrees (magistracy and others).

Master's program(english)

Show details

 Annual

20+

from 20 835 £ / year

Show details

Master's

Age of students: Bachelor
Dates: September-May
Duration: 2-4 years.

The University of London offers the following graduate programs:

Master of Arts with research in the field of African oral and written literature
Learning Swahili
Learning Languages of Southeast Asia
International Diplomatic Studies
Exploring africa
Anthropology research methods and intensive language
Critical study of media and cultural aspects, in particular, Indian cinema
Global culture in the field of digital technology, etc.

Doctor program

Show details

 Annual

21+

from 21 475 £ / year

Show details

Graduate School

Age of students: masters
Dates: September-May
Duration: 3-5 years.

In graduate school, future doctors of science conduct research on their profile. Some areas of research that are offered by the University of London SOAS:

Anthropology
Music
African studies
Middle Eastern Studies
Global studies, etc.

Similar schools