Who can study abroad?

Study abroad opportunities

SOAS is known for its global outlook and we are committed to offering our degree students an opportunity to study abroad:

  • All of our 4 year undergraduate language programmes include a year abroad in a country where the studied language is spoken.
  • LLB Law with Year Abroad students spend a year abroad at one of our partner universities abroad: in Hong Kong, India, Norway, Singapore or Taiwan.
  • BA Global Development students can spend a semester studying abroad in Indonesia as part of the Development Studies Immersion Programme.
  • Postgraduate students on a degree with an intensive language spend a summer abroad in a country of their relevant language

NEW for undergraduate students joining SOAS in 2023/24:

  • All undergraduate students regardless of programme will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad for an academic year at one of our partner institutions.

You can view our list of programmes currently approved for study abroad below:

Programmes