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Arcadia Abroad - SOAS University of London

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Founded in 1916 and moving to its present site in 1941, SOAS is a constituent college of the University of London. It’s considered a "school for diplomats," with an international, highly diverse, and inclusive student body. It remains the leading Higher Education institution in Europe for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Near and Middle East. Students at SOAS go on to international careers that directly address the problems of our world, focusing on economic, political, cultural, security, and religious challenges with direct impact on issues of democracy, development, economy, finance, public and corporate policy, human rights, migration, identity, legal systems, poverty, religion, and social change. Situated in Bloomsbury, London, SOAS serves and supports the city's multicultural and multilingual communities. The School’s Brunei Gallery exhibits African, Asian, and Middle Eastern art, and the Language Centre provides courses in over 50 languages. As a student at SOAS, you’ll make friends while hanging out in the beautiful Japanese rooftop garden, as well as visit the student hub in the North Block of the iconic Senate House.

Program Highlights

Have access to the SOAS Library, considered the UK’s national library for Asian and African studies and with collections spanning over 1.2 million volumes in more than 400 languages.

Keep active on-campus through the bustling Students’ Union, home to a number of clubs and societies with organized events like world music concerts, guest speakers, and panel discussions.

Take classes on the Russell Square campus, located in the intellectual and literary Bloomsbury quarter, a neighborhood rich in culture and home to the Arcadia London Center!

Take classes on the Vernon Square campus, housed in an Edwardian building near trendy Islington, just a 20-minute walk from the Russell Square campus and near the SOAS university housing.

Check out highlights in the city such as the Buckingham Palace garden, the London Eye, and a cable car ride over the Thames.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • London, England
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Art History
  • Asian Studies
  • Chinese Language
  • Culture
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Foreign Language
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • Humanities
  • International Relations
  • Japanese
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Law
  • Literature
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Religious Studies
  • Urban & Regional Planning
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Last Updated: Dec 17, 2025

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Locations

  • London, England

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Archaeology
  • Art History
  • Asian Studies
  • Chinese Language
  • Culture
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Foreign Language
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • Humanities
  • International Relations
  • Japanese
  • Languages & Linguistics
  • Law
  • Literature
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Religious Studies
  • Urban & Regional Planning

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Transcript Fees
  • Academic Credit

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

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