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School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: London, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: Swarthmore applicants only
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Housing Options: Dormitory Language of Instruction: English
Academic Program Components: Study Abroad Areas of Study: African Studies, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese, Economics, Hindi, History, International Relations, International Studies, Islamic Studies, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Nepali, Religion/Theology, Sociology, South Asian area studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Tibetan
Program Type: Direct Enrollment
Program Description:

 School of Oriental and African Studies, University of Londonsoas

SOAS University of London is the only Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.

SOAS is a remarkable institution. Uniquely combining language scholarship, disciplinary expertise and regional focus, it has the largest concentration in Europe of academic staff concerned with Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

On the one hand, this means that SOAS scholars grapple with pressing issues - democracy, development, human rights, identity, legal systems, poverty, religion, social change - confronting two-thirds of humankind  while at the same time remaining guardians of specialised knowledge in languages and periods and regions not available anywhere else in the UK.

SOAS is synonymous with intellectual enquiry and achievement. As a global academic base and a crucial resource for London, SOAS is distinctively positioned to analyse, understand and explain some of the most challenging issues facing us in the world today.

Our academic focus on the languages, cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East makes us an indispensable interpreter in a complex world.
Our Study Abroad and Exchange programme offers undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to study at SOAS for our Autumn or Spring term, or the full academic year.  You will be able to transfer credit back to your home institution, which means that the modules you take at SOAS form a part of your degree.

Study Abroad students can choose from over 400 modules to build a unique programme including both traditional disciplines and specialist modules across each of our three Faculties - Arts & Humanities, Law & Social Sciences and Languages & Cultures. See our Study Abroad Module Finder for more information.   

In addition to dedicated pastoral support and care, you will be fully integrated into the SOAS student body– both academically and socially.  Upon completion, stay connected with us via our global network of alumni. Visit the new SOAS Alumni SOASWorld website.

Location

SOAS is situated in the very heart of London in historic Bloomsbury, an area renowned for its fashionable cafés and restaurants, green spaces, book stores, museums and arts venues. The British Museum, British Library, Regent’s Park and the West End are all within walking distance of our vibrant campus.

SOAS is also close to several Underground stations, making it easy for you to explore all parts of this great city. Don’t forget: students are eligible for 30% off their weekly travelcard.

London is one of the most cosmopolitan and diverse cities in the world; it offers an unparalleled student experience.

Academics

Our academic focus on the languages, cultures and societies of Africa, Asia and the Middle East makes us an indispensable interpreter in a complex world.

SOAS has the largest concentration of specialist staff (300+ academics) concerned with the study of Africa, Asia and the Middle East at any university in the world.