Information for prospective students from France

Students from France

This page contains specific information for students from France.

Contact

Phone: +44 (0)20 7898 4700
Email: study@soas.ac.uk

For further information on upcoming visits, please see events in your country.

It has been confirmed that current university students from the EU and those applying to courses starting in 2019/20 and 2020/21 will continue to benefit from the same fee rate and access to student loans as UK students.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate study

Entry requirements vary between departments, this ranges from 13-15/20 overall.

  • A typical French Baccalaureat requirement for a course with a AAA/AAB A level entry requirement is an 13-14.5/20 overall.
  • For International Option Baccalaureate (OIB) applicants we require between 13 and 15.

See how to apply (UG)

Postgraduate study

  • Licence 12/20
  • Diplôme 13/20

See how to apply (PG)

English language requirements

SOAS accepts the French Baccalaureat OIB Bilingual with a score of 11 and the French Baccalaureat General in English with a score of 13 (assez bien) in English, where the co-efficient applied to the subject is greater than 1. These scores allow for entry with an Insessional requirement.

View our other acceptable English language qualifications 

Socrates/ Erasmus Exchange and Study Abroad

SOAS has Erasmus exchange agreements with a number of universities in France through which undergraduate and postgraduate students can study for one year or one semester at SOAS as part of their degree. More information can be found on the Socrates/ Erasmus pages.  In the first instance students should speak to the exchanges or international office in their university for application details. If youruniversity does not have an exchange agreement with SOAS then you can still apply to spend one semester or one year at SOAS as part of your undergraduate degree on the 'Study Abroad' programme. Further information and an application form can be found in our Study Abroad section or please contact studyabroad@soas.ac.uk

Scholarships

SOAS offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and awards to support students. There are other scholarships provided by the University of London, the British Government and other external organisations. For further information please visit Scholarships.

UK/EU Funding

French students who are eligible for UK/EU fees can also apply for a loan from Student Finance. The loan covers your tuition fees, is paid direct to SOAS and does not need to be paid back until after you complete your studies.

SOAS Careers Service

The SOAS Careers Service can help you to find volunteering opportunities and can provide information and advice on finding paid employment during your studies and after graduation. There will be a number of jobs (both voluntary and paid) within SOAS itself (for example, in the Students’ Union or cafe) and you can look out for these opportunities through the Careers Service or via the Students’ Union.

Alumni

SOAS has alumni all over the world, if you would like to contact an alum to ask any questions, please visit SOAS alumni

Useful links

  • The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Their France website is a useful resource for education in the UK and other cultural information.
  • The British Embassy in France where you can find information about all aspects of the UK
  • UCAS - the Universities and Colleges Admission Service is the central organisation through which undergraduate applications are processed for entry to Higher Education.
  • UKCISA - the Council for International Student Affairs provides information on many aspects of studying in the UK.