Inbound students: Study abroad

Study Abroad at SOAS

Broaden your university studies by spending a semester or year at SOAS University of London. 

Add to your current studies or explore an entirely new area of interest by building modules from across our departments. Take the credit back to your home institution, along with memories of your time spent in London.

Key information

  • Duration: Term 1, Term 2 and 3, or a full academic year 
  • Attendance mode: Full time (4 modules per term)
  • Start of programme: Monday 22 September 2025 (Term 1) or Monday 5 January 2026 (Term 2 and 3)
  • Deadline to apply: 30 June 2025 for Term 1 / 15 October 2025 for Term 2 and 3 
  • Key staff: Study Abroad Team, email studyabroad@soas.ac.uk, call +44 (0)207 898 4825

Apply for Study Abroad

Tuition fees

Overseas fees for Study Abroad students

Study periodUndergraduatePostgraduate
Full year (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026) £22,870£26,770
Term 1 (Autumn 2025)£11,435£13,385
Term 2 & 3 (Spring 2026)£11,435£13,385

Fees cover

  • Academic tuition
  • Examinations and assessment
  • Use of the library
  • Membership of the Students' Union

Fees do not cover

  • Accommodation
  • Living expenses

For further fees information, please see SOAS tuition fees.