Why study at SOAS?

Step into the heart of global learning at SOAS University of London: The World’s University.

Here, you won’t just study, you’ll engage with the world through dialogue and mutual exchange. From tackling climate change and social inequality through a global lens to immersing yourself in languages, cultures and ideas from Africa, Asia and the Middle East, SOAS blends local and international insights with critical, decolonial thinking.

What truly sets SOAS apart is our unrivalled global community. Ranked 2nd in the UK for International Faculty (QS 2025), SOAS brings together academics whose expertise and lived experience cross regions, disciplines and perspectives. Our Study Abroad opportunities across the entire undergraduate portfolio ensure every student can learn in another part of the world. And with one of the most international student communities in the UK, proportionally speaking, you’ll find yourself immersed in a vibrant, multicultural environment where diverse and global perspectives aren’t just taught—they’re lived every day.

SOAS is ranked among the world’s best universities, with several departments achieving global recognition in the QS World University Rankings 2025—including Development Studies (5th worldwide), Anthropology (18th) and Politics (28th).

If you’re ready to study with purpose, cultivate international connections and make your mark,SOAS is your next step.

At SOAS we aim to tackle the world's biggest challenges through academic collaboration and cooperation. In our latest series, we bring together academics and analysts from different disciplines to discuss topics from climate change to human rights.

The world is facing urgent economic and social challenges. At SOAS, we tackle these issues with a global South perspective, using context-specific and multidisciplinary approaches. Our research moves beyond Eurocentric models to reshape economic thinking for a more just and sustainable future.