SOAS University of London
جامعة سواس، جامعة لندن
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
SOAS (formerly the School of Oriental and African Studies) is a public university in Bloomsbury, central London, and a member of the federal University of London, founded in 1916 and specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It is organised into colleges of Humanities, Law and Social Sciences, and ranks 2nd in the world for Development Studies in the QS subject rankings 2026, with top-40 places in politics, anthropology, history of art and history. Programmes are taught in English alongside dozens of languages, and it admits international students at bachelor's, master's and PhD level.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
For 2027–28: bachelor's £24,730 a year for new full-time international students; full-time taught master's from £26,330 (most subjects) to £28,950 (Law) and £29,990 (International Studies and Diplomacy). Fees may rise by up to 5% a year in later years. (2026–27 master's: £25,320–28,840.)
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
International bachelor's applicants apply through UCAS; master's and PhD applicants apply directly through SOAS's online application system from the course page. SOAS runs a Foundation College and English-language programmes, and proof of English is required at the level set by each course.
Official admission announcementLife and living
London · United Kingdom
Life and living
London · United Kingdom
Living in London
The UK’s capital and largest city, with dozens of universities including Imperial, UCL, King’s and LSE — and one of the world’s most expensive cities.
Student housing
UCL undergraduate halls average £320 a week (£153–455) in 2026-27; a room in a shared private flat costs £650–1,300 a month excluding bills.
Transport for students
The 18+ Student Oyster photocard gives 30% off season tickets; UCL estimates a zones 1–2 student Travelcard at about £119.90 a month.
Top landmarks
Big Ben and Parliament
British Museum
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Tower of London
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London Eye
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:ONS – Population estimatesUCL – How much does it cost to study at UCLUCL – Oyster and travel discounts
Studying and living in United Kingdom
Costs and living
Examples of international bachelor’s fees from official websites (2026-27): • Bristol £25,500–£33,400, Warwick £27,870–£35,530, Glasgow from £27,720, LSE £28,900–£39,900, UAL £30,890, St Andrews £33,250, Cambridge (2027 entry) £30,798–£46,872, Imperial £42,700–£45,500, Oxford £37,380–£62,820. • Medicine costs much more: about £45,800–£70,554 a year depending on the university. Other costs: • Visa maintenance funds: £1,529 a month in London and £1,171 outside London, for up to 9 months. • Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 for each year of the visa; visa fee £558. • Full scholarships: Chevening (one-year master’s), Commonwealth for eligible countries, Gates Cambridge, Clarendon (Oxford), Rhodes; many universities also offer discounts of £2,000 to £10,000 or more.
Working while studying
• During degree-level study: up to 20 hours a week in term time, and full-time during official university vacations. • Not allowed: self-employment or running a business, work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer, or a permanent full-time job. • After graduating: the Graduate Route lets you work without a sponsor; it lasts 2 years for applications before 1 January 2027, then 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates applying from 1 January 2027, and stays 3 years for PhD graduates. The fee is £937.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United KingdomFaculties and programmes
3 faculties · 19 programmes
Faculties and programmes
3 faculties · 19 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Archaeology
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Music
- Philosophy· Bachelor, Master
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Translation· Master
College of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Digital Media· Master
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
College of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology
- Business Management· Bachelor, Master
- Economics
- Finance· Bachelor, Master
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Sociology· Bachelor, Master
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Felix Scholarships 2027 for Master's and PhD in the UK (Oxford, Reading, SOAS)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
SOAS University of London is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.soas.ac.uk/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.soas.ac.uk/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
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United KingdomChevening Scholarship
Chevening is the UK government's international scholarship program, funding a one-year master's degree at any UK university for candidates with leadership potential. It typically covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return flights and visa costs. Applicants usually need at least two years of work experience and must commit to returning to their home country after their studies.
United KingdomQS #3University of Oxford
The University of Oxford offers hundreds of graduate scholarships, notably the Clarendon Fund and college and department awards, alongside well-known external scholarships such as Rhodes. Most graduate scholarships are considered automatically when you apply for admission by the relevant December or January deadline, with no separate application. Use the university's fees and funding search tool to see which awards match your course and nationality.
United KingdomQS #5University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge funds international graduate students through several schemes, most notably Gates Cambridge, the Cambridge Trust and college awards. Full scholarships typically cover university fees and living costs, and many are considered through the admission application itself if you apply by the relevant funding deadline. Conditions vary by course and nationality, so check the university's funding search tool.