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Why choose SOAS?

2nd in the UK for International Faculty

QS World University Rankings 2025

3 subjects in Global Top 30 (QS 2025)

Development (5th), Anthropology (18th), and Politics (28th)

Students from 128 countries

At our close-knit London campus, you’ll meet the world

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Student life

Explore student life at SOAS and find out what students have to say about the student experience, campus life, and living in London.

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Language Centre & College of Humanities

My travel photos: SOAS language learners abroad

Learning a language comes to life when immersed in a country where it is spoken. SOAS Language Centre students share their photos from their time abroad.

Language Centre, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics & College of Humanities

From K-dramas to K-Speech Contest win: “Learning Korean changed my life”

Korean Speech Contest winner Lindy Coxon, reflects on her language learning journey at SOAS.

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College of Social Sciences & Department of Economics

Why The Economist is always wrong about Trump’s tariffs

Economics PhD student Thabo Huntgeburth argues that mainstream economic models misjudge the impact of tariffs by ignoring global structures and political motives.

SOAS Gallery, College of Humanities & College of Social Sciences

Building a career in heritage: My internship at SOAS Gallery

Esha shares her experience as a Co-Creator Intern at SOAS Gallery and how the experience gave her the foundational skills and confidence to pursue heritage as a career path.

Practical tips for making friends and building community at university

SOAS student Idriss shares practical advice on making friends at university and building community a little bit every day.

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