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UCAS code: S09

Set in the heart of central London, SOAS University of London is an institution that encourages students to challenge conventional views, and to think globally. Specialising in the arts, humanities, languages, cultures, law and social sciences from a global perspective, SOAS is particularly renowned for its unique courses relating to Asia, Africa, the Near East and the Middle East. The SOAS campus is a homely, cosmopolitan community, and our central location means that students are well-connected to everything London has to offer.
Source: SOAS University of London

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey
We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.
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Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
Student satisfaction score 70% Low

Number of students

6,290

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

54%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

2%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

36%

of students are male

Young / Mature

14%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

25%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

60 comments (18 students)

    • This question is phrased weirdly - not sure if a high star rating means little or large financial impact or that the uni has been hood with helping. Regardless, the fees for international students makes no sense compared to home students, especially for those doing a year abroad. Cost of living is high, tuition is high, accommodation costs are high, I could go on and on

      2024, 2nd year student, History Of Art

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    • The lecturers are very talented, but sometimes dealing with admin is time-consuming. The uni also makes changes to the teaching structure etc without hearing what students think

      2024, 2nd year student, History Of Art

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    • For me it's kind of just there, like not bad not good. I know more people who dislike tge SU than people who like it though

      2024, 2nd year student, History Of Art

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    • Four stars: Great

      2024, 2nd year student, History Of Art

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    • All lectures are super talented, but doing a dual degree there's very little room to chose modules

      2024, 2nd year student, History Of Art

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    • It's fine - a lot of chairs are stained and the chairs in the classroom are quite clunky. The library has a lot of nice spots to study but the main computer room is too dari and without any natural light

      2024, 2nd year student, History Of Art

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