SOAS, University of London (The School of Oriental and African Studies)

SOAS is the only institution in the UK to offer Nepali as a BA, and the opportunities to study the history of South Asia are unparalleled anywhere else

A SOAS graduate is always unique, with a perception and knowledge some may say incomparable.

SOAS has a unique focus on Asia and Africa and enables you to study with people who are so different to you but share your interests

I love coming into SOAS every day, because I never know what I’ll find or who I’ll end up having a conversation with in the bar

When I heard about SOAS I immediately knew it was the school for me.

The degree program is quite challenging and stimulating and makes me constantly reassess my preconceptions and look at issues from points of view that I had never considered before and I’m developing my skills.

SOAS is unlike most other places in the UK. It definitely has a unique feeling to it, being a relatively small university, and has a much friendlier atmosphere than larger more impersonal universities

I consider myself very lucky to be a member of the SOAS community

SOAS is just the perfect place for people who want to fly high and dream big.

SOAS has the cosmopolitan outlook which is indispensable today

The cultural diversity is something rare in the UK and what makes the university experience so much more than studying.

From the moment I first stepped into the SOAS gates, I thought ‘wow this place is different’, with a big gulp in my throat.

Studying at SOAS has been an amazing experience for me that could hardly have been matched by any other university!

Studying History at the SOAS has been fantastic.

SOAS is a unique University that combines both academic excellence and a vibrant, active and innovative student body.

To be here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I can develop my academic skills and grow personally. My studies have been exciting and rewarding.

SOAS is the best place to study the rising economy of China

I am considering postgraduate education within my specialised field and I am hoping to do it in SOAS, not only because I’m getting a world class education, but because I’m addicted!

SOAS is a brilliant place to study social anthropology.

SOAS has widened my understanding of the world and made me hungry to understand it further once my degree is over

University experience in SOAS is truly a colourful and unique experience. No other University comes close.

SOAS is a World class organisation, with not only state of art teaching facilities but also a wide ranging mix of students, ranging from various parts of the globe

My choice to study at SOAS was the best decision I ever made; being a student here is an exciting and unique experience.

Truly, deeply and sincerely, I love my time at SOAS and I cannot but seriously recommend that you choose to come here. I guarantee you that you will feel like part of the ‘family’ straightaway!

Studying linguistics at SOAS has opened my eyes to a whole world of languages which can sometimes be overlooked in a Western education

Studying linguistics at SOAS has opened my eyes to a whole world of languages which can sometimes be overlooked in a western education

SOAS is one of the most happening and interesting places one can ever come across.

SOAS is situated in the heart of London, which as a global capital can offer you, if you try hard, anything you wish or fancy

SOAS provides students with plenty of flexibility to explore their talents and discover new ones.

The cultural diversity is something rare in the UK and what makes the university experience so much more than studying.

There are so many subjects at SOAS! This means you are likely to find something that will keep you interested for the next few years.

Having now experienced SOAS life, I can say there really is no other place quite like it

Surely SOAS is the only place in Europe, if not further afield, where one can study Thai and Indonesian simultaneously, and also be taught to such a high standard

As an international student, I am lucky that I could study in the lovely city of London; and moreover, I am proud that I am in SOAS.

I have always had an interest in the history, culture and religions of South Asia and having experienced Sanskrit as a language before it was a logical choice to pursue it as a degree at SOAS

There’s a vibe around the campus that relays a closeness, and acceptance.

I am extremely thankful that SOAS has given me the opportunity to learn about my heritage

Studying Japanese and Korean at SOAS has been an excellent experience for me.