From a mobile game that highlights descent-based slavery in Mali, to the analysis of illicit drug economies in the conflict-torn borders of Afghanistan, Colombia, and Myanmar — SOAS University of London leads the world through research and education by asking questions that others don’t. As you step onto the Bloomsbury campus of “The “World’s University,” a global community awaits you to discover the undiscovered voices of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Across three colleges, SOAS brings to the surface the perspectives of the underrepresented. It’s focused on debunking the Western dominance in our world today, with the UK’s second-ranked international faculty paving the way. They tackle global issues like climate change, political and social polarisation, and inequality, and guide their students to continue their crucial work through personalised attention and a rigorous curriculum.


— Professor Eddie Bruce-Jones, School of Law, Gender, and Media
“Employers understand that SOAS has high standards, and that graduates are highly competent, motivated, and aware of global issues. Our graduates are equipped with insights, approaches, and perspectives from across the globe. They understand the value of cultural nuance, critical thought, and an open mind in tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
When learning reaches the global stage
SOAS’s 75,000 alumni are based all around the globe, in some of the world’s top companies and organisations. Through the SOAS Careers service, students receive well-rounded support to transform their education into change-making professions. Organisations like Bloomberg, the World Bank, the Wall Street Journal, the United Nations Development Programme, and more have all hired SOAS graduates.
It’s a feat that can’t be achieved without an international perspective. It stems from real-world experiences, made possible by the university’s connections with practitioners, non-governmental organisations, and policymakers worldwide. It is built through funded research investigations, and a focus on social justice and human rights. It grows from seeing the outside world through study abroad and exchange programmes, so that you’ll learn how different societies function.
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Hear from a faculty: Eddie Bruce-Jones
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