SOAS, University of London

SOAS University of London is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Established in 1916, the school specialises in the study of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The acronym "SOAS" originally stood for School of Oriental and African Studies, but the institution no longer uses this name since rebranding in 2013. The university's library is one of the five national research libraries in England. SOAS also houses the SOAS Gallery, which hosts a programme of changing contemporary and historical exhibitions from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with the aim of presenting and promoting cultures from these regions.

Sponsor type

Higher education institution

Licence

Student sponsor with a track record

Founded

1916

Students

6,295