Why study at SOAS?

SOAS: The World's University
SOAS: The World's University
At SOAS we interrogate the great challenges of our time - climate change, political and social polarisation, and inequality - through a global lens.
Our mission is to develop local and global knowledge, international perspectives, engage in robust debate, and teach the necessary skills required to be a global citizen - one who is capable of making an impact in a changing world.
Tackling the World's biggest challenges
At SOAS we aim is to tackle the World's biggest challenges through academic collaboration and cooperation. In our latest series, we bring together academics and analysts from different disciplines to discuss topics from climate change to human rights.
Research for change
The world is facing urgent economic and social challenges. At SOAS, we tackle these issues with a global South perspective, using context-specific and multidisciplinary approaches. Our research moves beyond Eurocentric models to reshape economic thinking for a more just and sustainable future.
Careers
A student network that spans the globe
Studying at SOAS you'll join an interconnected network of over 50,000 SOAS past and present students worldwide. Whether for networking opportunities, or for friendships that span decades, you'll always cherish the relationships you built during your SOAS years.

"Imadereallygoodfriends,andmetpeoplewhoendedupbecomingusefulcontacts.WorkingintheMiddleEast,itwasahugeadvantagetohavebeenatSOASbecauseyoumakealltheseconnectionsthatyoucanuselateroninlife."