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School Of Oriental And African Studies

UK·public

27%

Acceptance rate

$30,480

Tuition/yr

6,500

Enrollment

About School Of Oriental And African Studies

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London is a specialized research university founded in 1916, located in London. SOAS is uniquely renowned for languages, cultures, history, and development studies of Asia, Africa, and Middle East. The university emphasizes research excellence, critical thinking, and regional expertise across programs. SOAS maintains partnerships with organizations across Asia, Africa, and Middle East regions. The university combines academic specialization with global perspective. SOAS offers unique resources including extensive libraries in regional languages. International students experience cultural diversity, regional expertise, engaged faculty, and global networking. Graduates enter positions in international organizations, government, NGOs, academia, and businesses with Asian/African focus. The university is world-leading in Asian and African studies.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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