Founded in 1916, SOAS University of London is a world-leading institution renowned for its unique specialist focus on the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Located on an intimate, lively campus in the historic academic district of Bloomsbury in central London, SOAS operates as a constituent member of the University of London. The institution is globally acclaimed for its academic excellence, holding top international rankings in disciplines such as Development Studies, Politics, Anthropology, Law, and Modern Languages. Home to one of the most international student bodies in the world—with over 130 nationalities represented—SOAS offers a critical, decolonial learning environment where students engage directly with global challenges, human rights, and cross-cultural understanding.
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Campuses
SOAS, University of London's main campus is Bloomsbury.
Studying in Bloomsbury(Main)
- Location : Russell Square, London
- Nearby : located in the heart of the Bloomsbury quarter
- Getting here : Public transport via bus (Russell Square, Tottenham Court Road (northbound) / Gower Street (southbound)); via tube (5 min walk to Russell Square station, 9 min walk to Goodge Street station)
- Faculties : Home to 3 colleges including College of Social Sciences and College of Law
- Our small, buzzing campus in the centre of London is full of curious, bold, questioning, and community-minded people. With students and academics coming from around the world, we bring together diverse cultures, experiences, ideas and ways of thinking.
Scholarships
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SOAS Grant 2026/27
Fee Waiver of GBP 24,000
Requirements
- Any on-campus undergraduate, taught masters or research degree programme beginning in the 2026/27 academic year.
- Both full-time and part-time programmes are eligible.
- This scholarship is open to Home and Overseas fee status applicants. Applicants must:
- Be new admissions, starting your programme in 2026/27.
- If applying for undergraduate courses, possess or expect to be awarded excellent grades in A levels or equivalent qualification.
- If applying for masters courses, possess or expect to be awarded a first-class honours undergraduate degree from a UK university or international equivalent.
- If applying for MPhil/PhD courses, possess or expect to be awarded a masters degree with distinction from a UK university or equivalent.
- Apply for the scholarship by 12 noon (UK local time) on 11 May 2026.
- Candidates will be assessed based on their academic merit, financial need and personal statements by a selection panel.
- Candidates will need to have an unconditional offer for their programme by the time the Scholarship Panel meet.
Awards Details
- One scholarship available valued at GBP 24,000.
- Amount will be deducted primarily from tuition. If your tuition fees are less than the award amount of GBP 24,000, the remaining award will be paid out to student as a stipend.
- Any amount remaining after tuition fees have been deducted will be paid directly to the student in three instalments across the 2026/27 academic year. This scholarship is for one year only at full-time rate (or part-time equivalent).
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