Here you’ll find the annual fees for studying on campus research programmes such as 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 2025/26 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. 

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Please note that the fees below are for the 2025/26 academic year only. Tuition fees are charged in each year of study and are subject to annual increases of up to 5%. 

Mode of study HomeOverseas
Full-time (including Fieldwork)£4,860 £23,390
Part-time (including Fieldwork) £2,430£11,695
Continuation / Writing up (12 months) £365 £365
Visiting research studentsHome  Overseas
One term£1,620 £7,795
Two terms£3,240£15,590
Three terms£4,860£23,390

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Email
fees@soas.ac.uk