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Arcadia Abroad - SOAS University of London

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Program Overview

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.

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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.

What's Included

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

Program Details

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Locations

  • London, England

Fields & Subjects

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

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Canadian
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

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

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

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