London, UK
The world's leading specialist institution for Asian, African and Middle Eastern studies.
SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) is a small, specialist University of London college focused entirely on the languages, cultures, law, economics and politics of Asia, Africa and the Middle East — a concentration no general university can match. It teaches more Asian, African and Middle Eastern languages than any other UK university.
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ABB (A Level) · IB 33
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
£28,000–£38,000/yr
high tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
city campus, London
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or SOAS's financial aid office.
Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.
Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.
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International Studies
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)
Politics
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)
Law
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Typical entry: LNAT (some universities)
Languages
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)
Humanities
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)
Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my UK shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to SOAS as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, SOAS expects around ABB at A Level or 33 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for SOAS's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on SOAS's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at SOAS typically falls in the £28,000–£38,000/yr range (high tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not SOAS's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
SOAS follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on SOAS's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
UK universities, including SOAS, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
The world's leading specialist institution for Asian, African and Middle Eastern studies. SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) is a small, specialist University of London college focused entirely on the languages, cultures, law, economics and politics of Asia, Africa and the Middle East — a concentration no general university can match. It teaches more Asian, African and Middle Eastern languages than any other UK university.
Yes — SOAS accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against SOAS and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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