Inbound students: study abroad

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.

• Duration: semesters 1 or 2 only, or a full academic year.
• Attendance mode: full time (four modules per semester).
• Start of programme: September 2025 (semester 1) or January 2026 (semester 2).
• Application deadline: 30 June 2025 for semester 1, and 15 October 2025 for semester 2.
• Key staff: Study Abroad Team
  • Email: studyabroad@soas.ac.uk
  • Call: +44 (0)207 898 4825

SOAS Study Abroad work closely with the Accommodation Team to secure housing options for students. Semester-only students can apply for a semester-long contract to stay at Dinwiddy House. Full year students can apply for accommodation at any undergraduate or postgraduate halls depending on their scheme. 

Once students have received their letter of acceptance, the Study Abroad Team will share further information on how students can apply for these options. 

Full year study abroad students follow the SOAS Academic Calendar. 

Semester 1 study abroad students finish earlier, with their final day before the Christmas break being 12 December 2025. 

Semester 2 study abroad students are required to attend a compulsory orientation week and therefore begin at SOAS on 12 January 2026.

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.