SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London is recognised as one of Europe’s leading higher education institutions, specialising in the study of Asia, Africa, and the Near and Middle East. The university is distinguished for its deep repository of knowledge and expertise in these regions, uniquely positioning it to inform and shape global perspectives on economic, political, cultural, security, and religious issues.All programmes at SOAS are delivered by highly respected academics actively engaged in research and fieldwork that influence government policy and have a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. SOAS scholars address some of the most pressing global challenges facing two-thirds of humanity, including democracy, development, economics, finance, governance, human rights, migration, identity, legal systems, poverty, religion, and social transformation.The university offers an extensive range of programmes, with more than 350 undergraduate and 115 postgraduate degrees across various disciplines.The SOAS Library is one of the world’s foremost academic resources dedicated to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, housing over 1.2 million volumes, manuscripts, rare books, and electronic materials.

The Brunei Gallery, located on campus, showcases both contemporary and historical exhibitions from the university’s specialist regions and features a permanent Japanese Roof Garden, creating a distinctive cultural and intellectual hub in central London.