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The School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London M.A. Tuition Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 1 year)
INR 29.72 L - 36.63 L
INR 13.72 L - 15.4 L
INR 43.44 L - 52.03 L
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3.8/5
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Vibe of Campus
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Easy going
Liberal
Internships3.5
Part time work3
Post study jobs2.5
Quality of faculty5
Student Life4.5
Value for money4
Public transportation4
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Indian Food3.5
Permanent Immigration3.5
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MA in International Studies and Diplomacy - Batch of 2023
3.9
I would rate my College 6 out of 10
Tips: Settling here was not that difficult, and I transitioned smoothly. I availed an International Postgraduate Scholarship from the college. With regard to satisfaction, University needs to work on building common spaces more vibrant and friendly as there is a barrier since many students join from various faith and belief. More networking events should be organized by the Departments for the future professional pursuits of the students. London, as a city, is a good space for anyone who does land up here.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Most of the classes are designed well in advance with proper well-structured module and the faculty's pedagogy are really commendable. The tutorial after class is designed for the one-to-one interaction of students and professors which is super helpful to get your queries and concerns clear. This is the space where you may like to encounter different narratives of the same theory or question. In my department at least there are a good number of diverse professors whom I had a chance to interact with, nationality includes China, USA, Germany, India, Korea, England, Pakistan, Srilanka, etc.
Dislikes (Internships): There is no concentrated effort by the institution to the ample opportunities for the internship. There are above 5000 students and just around 40-50 internship opportunities are offered on campus. Colleges could put more effort to bring more internship opportunities outside campus with different organisations and Government agencies.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1294
Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 27449
Reviewed on 11 May 2023Read more
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MSc Politics and International Relations - Batch of 2027
3.6
Challenging but rewarding collage experience
Tips: The absolute first thing you need to realize before joining SOAS is that the workload is incredibly reading-heavy. You are given massive piles of texts every week, and because the teaching style is heavily independent and built around seminars, you cannot just coast through—you actually have to show up ready to debate and discuss the material. If your time-management skills are messy, the reading lists will swallow you whole, so you have to be proactive about hunting down help and jumping on opportunities the second they pop up. Outside of the classroom, you’re dealing with the reality of living in the middle of London, which is a total shock to the system if you aren't prepared. You seriously have to figure out how to juggle tough classes while living in a crazy expensive city like London without completely draining your bank account. If you don't learn how to handle your own money and map out your days right from the start, the stress of trying to keep up with both your social life and the massive workload will just wreck you.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 775
Prepping time for classes7 hours/Week
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Yes, SOAS University of London accepts IELTS exam as a part of English language requirement. SOAS University of London offers admissions for international students in three intakes namely Term 1, 2 and 3 intakes. International students whose native language is not English, must submit proof of Engl

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SOAS University of London application fee for both undergraduate programs is listed below:

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SOAS University of London offers programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its Indian students. For SOAS University of London admissions, there are certain admission requirements that Indian students must fulfill. Along with this, students whose first language is not English are required

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Students have access to a variety of groups and activities, including as sports teams and cultural societies. Before the term starts, SOAS University of London introduces students to the Unibuddy community, an online community for making connections with potential classmates, developing friendships,

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SOAS University of London and Riga Technical University are some of the top ranked universities all over the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, SOAS University of London has an overall ranking of #537 in world. On the other hand, Riga Technical University has an overall ranking of #553

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