Global rank #1631

University of London School Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

London, United Kingdom

About

SOAS University of London is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The acronym "SOAS" originally stood for School of Oriental and African Studies, but the institution no longer uses this name since rebranding in 2013. The university's library is one of the five national research libraries in England. SOAS also houses the SOAS Gallery, which hosts a programme of changing contemporary and historical exhibitions from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with the aim of presenting and promoting cultures from these regions. The annual income of the institution for 2024–25 was £116.1 million of which £10.7 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £111.5 million. SOAS is divided into three colleges: the College of Humanities; the College of Social Sciences; and the College of Law. The university offers around 350 bachelor's degree combinations, more than 100 one-year master's degrees, and PhD programmes in nearly every department. The university has educated several heads of state, government mini

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Global rank
#1631
Location
London, United Kingdom
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Scholarships you could use here

  • Chevening Scholarship · UK Government (FCDO)

    Open to Indian nationals for a one-year master's degree in the UK. Needs at least 2,800 hours of work experience after the undergraduate degree, over at least two years.

    2027-2028 cycle open until 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC.

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  • Commonwealth Master's Scholarships · Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

    India is eligible for 2027/28. Needs a first degree at 2:1 standard or equivalent and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be nominated by a national nominating agency or approved NGO; no direct applications.

    2027/28 cycle closes 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026. Nominating agencies may set earlier dates.

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  • Rhodes Scholarship (India) · Rhodes Trust

    Five places for India, for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Check the official India candidate information for citizenship, age and degree rules.

    The 2027 India cycle closed on 23 July 2026. The next cycle date is not yet published.

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  • Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships · Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

    Indian passport holders living in India with a bachelor's degree from an Indian university and an admission offer. Age and minimum-grade rules apply, and some subjects (including business, computer science, engineering and medicine) are excluded. Also covers study in the USA and Europe.

    The 2026 window is closed; the next cycle date is not yet published.

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