Research fees

Here you’ll find the annual fees for studying on-campus research programmes such as an MPhil/Phd. 

Your fee status 

How much you need to pay depends on whether you're assessed as a Home or Overseas student. This is known as your fee status. 

Student visa sponsorship 

Please note that SOAS does not offer Student visa sponsorship for part-time programmes. 

Fee increases 

Fees are charged in each year of study on your programme. The following tuition fees are for the 2026/27 academic year only and may increase by up to 5% in later years of your programme.  

You’ll need to budget for these increases as well as fluctuations in your own currency. 

Please note that the fees below are for the 2026/27 academic year only. Tuition fees are charged in each year of study and are subject to annual increases of up to 5%.