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#536 in World

#71 in UK

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SOAS London
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Accounting and Finance
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Business and Management Studies UK
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Communication and Media Studies151101– / –
Law and Legal Studies101101– / –
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SOAS London
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4/5
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  • 0% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3
Part time work3
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty5
Student Life4.5
Value for money4.5
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Indian Food3
Permanent Immigration3.5
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MA 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.
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MSc International Finance and Development - Batch of 2023
4.1
My experience at SOAS, about inclusivity and intersectionality.
Tips: SOAS has one of the most diverse crowds of all the London university's. It is located in the heart of London, and fun activities and food are all part of university life. I study M.Sc. Development studies which is ranked 2nd all over, for a person who is academically inclined SOAS is the right choice to move forward.
Likes (Value for money): I think you cannot judge education on the basis of money. And if you think the money could be an obstacle to getting a better education, then you can always gain experience and get a scholarship later. As education doesn't come with a restriction on age. If you want to get better academic exposure SOAS is a great spot and it is highly acclaimed in the academic arena.
Dislikes (Indian Food): As this University is based in the UK, most of the diet is different. There are attempts made by the University to try and adapt diverse cuisine. Meats are usually Halal which is good as it caters to everyone. There is given importance to inclusivity which is all over UK.
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Answered 6 months ago

SOAS University of London, formerly known as the School of Oriental and African Studies, is renowned for its specialised focus on the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Established in 1916, it has built a reputation as a leading institution for research and education in these regions.

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Parth Chavan

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Answered 9 months ago

The first-year tuition fees for international undergraduate and graduate courses at SOAS University of London are given as follows:

Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
UG
INR 18.35 L
PG
INR 20.92 L - INR 28.37 L

The hostel fees for some of the top courses at SOAS University of London are given as follows:

CourseHostel
MBA/PGDM
INR 6.02 L - INR 12.81 L
MSc
INR 6.02 L - INR 12.81 L
BBA
INR 6.19 L
MA
INR 11.96 L

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Tasneem Hoda

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Answered 9 months ago

SOAS University of London has more than 75,000 alumni members in over 135 countries worldwide. Some of the popular alumni members at the university are given as follows:

  • Aung San Suu Kyi- Burmese politician, diplomat, author
  • Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith- English journalist and screenwriter
  • Mustafa Bülent

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Tasneem Hoda

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Answered 9 months ago

SOAS University of London offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, online and distance, short and research degree courses for international students every year. Some of the top majors offered at the university are given in the pie chart below:

Others Denote Law, International Relations, Anthrop

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Tasneem Hoda

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Answered 9 months ago

SOAS University of London offers employment to graduate students in some of the top companies and organizations after their course is complete. Some of the top organizations where the alumni graduates have been placed are given as follows:

  • The World Bank
  • Deloitte,
  • United Nations
  • UNICEF
  • World Food Program

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