Ally Clifton

BA Chinese and Politics

SOAS gives you an understanding of non-western languages, cultures and countries which is increasingly important in a globalised world.

Osman Diallo

MSc State, Society and Development

SOAS is the place to be

Mariam Iqbal

BA Economics and Politics

If I were to summarise SOAS in one sentence it would be that it is a great place to prepare me for the future.

Ingrida Kerusauskaite

BA Development Studies and Politics

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

Benita Ngere

BA Politics and Economics

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

Judith Nubold

MSc Middle East Politics

It is the unique SOAS community that makes studying here so special

Michael Sinacore, Boston College

Study Abroad Programme

Living in Dinwiddy was amazing. My flatmates were all very welcoming. Because of them, I feel like I got a full British experience

Soumaya Tidjani

BA Politics and History

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

Daniel Norfolk

MSc African Politics

SOAS has provided me with extremely useful tools for this new direction.

Erwin Tadiar

BA Economics and Politics

My time at SOAS helped deepen my appreciation and respect for other cultures and also fired an interest in languages.

Maya Schkolne

My time at SOAS has exceeded my expectations.

Jennifer Riddell

BA Politics and History, MA History

Graduating from SOAS set me apart when I was applying for jobs.

Lanre Akinola

BA Politics

SOAS is the ideal place for people interested in emerging market geographies.

Luke Massey

MSc International Politics

SOAS is a great place to learn about and discuss politics, and I owe a lot to some inspiring lecturers and students.

Michael Schmid

SOAS has allowed me to focus on politics in a particular region of interest and also study a language of that area.

Rishika Singh

SOAS has undoubtedly proven to be a myriad of unique and brilliant experiences - all thanks to its exceptionally diverse student body and world-class faculty. Neither leave any stone unturned to make SOAS the vibrant, spirited and accepting space that it is.

Jasmin Amiri

SOAS has allowed me to explore a plethora of ideas, themes and concepts that would simply not be the same elsewhere.

Ines Fakiri

Studying at SOAS has completely reshaped the certainties I had of the world surrounding me. Mindblowing experience of learning how to effectively criticise and reassess prejudices about societies, culture and the world.

Yumeng Li

All the staff and students are passionate about what they are doing, the class is always full of energy and fun.

Arzu Abbasova

SOAS is more than a university and a place to get an education, it is a community and a big diverse family.