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The SMEI engages actively in research and the production of a variety of outputs on the rich heritage and history of the Middle East and North Africa and the region’s connections with the rest of the world.

The SMEI engages in research and outreach on all aspects of art and culture pertaining to the Middle East and North Africa region in collaboration with practitioners from diverse backgrounds across the globe.

Enhance your career prospects with a Postgraduate work placement year.  

As a SOAS student you will have numerous opportunities to make new friends from around the world, develop your interests, join societies, and really make a difference.

Check what you should do before you arrive and during your first few weeks with us – from applying for accommodation to collecting your student ID card.

Disruptive Histories is a range of learning resources designed to support schools and teachers who want to develop and deliver more inclusive approaches to history teaching. 

From groundbreaking academics to world-famous students, the history of SOAS is one of constant engagement with a changing world.