Description

The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is the only higher education institution in the UK specializing in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East and is one of the world's leading institutions of its kind. SOAS is part of the federal University of London (like API's program at University College London). The School has expanded rapidly in recent years to over 4,600 students from more than 130 countries but still retains its characteristic friendliness and warmth.

The specialties offered at SOAS have increasing relevance in today's complex world. Economic, political, cultural and environmental changes have all led to a growing need to understand the world from a range of perspectives. SOAS has a long and distinguished tradition of widening the horizons of its students and helping them to gain the skills required in an international environment. At SOAS students are guided by scholars at the forefront of their fields who engage students in a challenging and dynamic learning experience. SOAS values its study abroad students very highly. They are fully integrated into the academic and social life of the school. Study abroad students are able to choose from over 400 courses and can build a unique program, exploring the range of specialist courses available at SOAS that may not be available in their home institution.

SOAS students enjoy a campus environment in the heart of London.The Russell Square campus is situated in a quiet area in the center of London known as Bloomsbury, surrounded by other colleges and buildings of the University of London. The British Museum, Oxford Street, Covent Garden and the West End are all within easy walking distance. The School is also very well served by all forms of public transport. The nearest underground station, Russell Square, offers a direct link to Heathrow and several of London’s main railway stations are within easy reach. The Vernon Square campus is located between Kings Cross and Islington, a 15 minute walk away from Russell Square.

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Pre-Departure Services: Advising, @api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, Scholarships

On-Site Services: Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing, Tuition, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions international (overnight & day), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, Volunteer Opportunities

Re-Entry Services: Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni Network and Development Opportunities

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement

Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded

1997