SOAS, University of London: Statistics

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#940 of 14,131 In the World
#361 of 2,785 In Europe
#76 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#62 of 131 In England
#14 of 35 In London
#64 of 1,361 For Political Economy
Top50% For 79 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
44%
Enrollment
6,295
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.soas.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate44%
Admissions RequirementsDetails from School Registrar
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - December;January-March; April-June)
Enrollment6,295

We've calculated the 44% acceptance rate for SOAS, University of London based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

SOAS, University of London has published 12,616 scientific papers with 159,170 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, History, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Geography and Cartography, Archaeology, and Economics.

Publications
12,616
Citations
159,170

SOAS, University of London majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
11,527 / 151,307
Political Science
8,642 / 126,776
Law
7,625 / 117,194
History
7,505 / 91,220
Environmental Science
6,839 / 100,861
Sociology
6,383 / 93,931
Philosophy
6,310 / 82,783
Geography and Cartography
6,067 / 84,916
Archaeology
5,013 / 73,223
Economics
3,988 / 86,106
Linguistics
3,093 / 42,122
Art & Design
3,022 / 34,637
Computer Science
2,911 / 43,995
Biology
2,829 / 52,790
Business
2,747 / 51,556
Physics
2,569 / 37,570
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
2,418 / 27,180
Engineering
2,406 / 38,679
Classics and Ancient History
2,062 / 20,283
Ecology
1,818 / 43,690
Development Studies
1,747 / 42,051
Psychology
1,685 / 28,716
Geology
1,670 / 27,779
Finance
1,526 / 30,628
Literature
1,525 / 14,590
Quantum and Particle physics
1,513 / 22,947
Medicine
1,377 / 27,619
Anthropology
1,301 / 21,837
Media Studies
1,230 / 8,742
Political Economy
1,129 / 24,927
Paleontology
1,115 / 18,332
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,114 / 15,980
Gender Studies
1,071 / 15,009
Mathematics
1,053 / 21,694
Fashion Design
966 / 12,543
Aesthetics
953 / 13,199
Chemistry
919 / 17,358
Library and Information science
814 / 8,905
Statistics
774 / 15,815
Art History
758 / 2,753

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 123 271
1993 134 258
1994 135 275
1995 145 320
1996 175 431
1997 171 421
1998 149 532
1999 158 639
2000 150 1289
2001 147 988
2002 130 1038
2003 140 1217
2004 144 1370
2005 183 1604
2006 230 1772
2007 214 1761
2008 209 2082
2009 276 2489
2010 295 2674
2011 331 3252
2012 375 3949
2013 578 5073
2014 469 5577
2015 481 5732
2016 560 5980
2017 592 6886
2018 633 9158
2019 594 12157
2020 592 13912
2021 613 14813
2022 520 14679
2023 571 16410
2024 386 15653
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by SOAS, University of London.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology No No No
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate African Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Chinese, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Fine Arts, History, Law, Linguistics, Management, Media Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Political Sciences, Religious Studies, Sociology

SOAS, University of London alumni

  1. Aung San Suu Kyi

    Aung San Suu Kyi
    Born in
    Myanmar Flag Myanmar
    Years
    1945-.. (age 80)
    Enrolled in the SOAS, University of London
    In 1987 studied Burmese literature
    Occupations
    writerpoliticianhuman rights activist
    Biography

    Aung San Suu Kyi, sometimes abbreviated to Suu Kyi, is a Burmese politician who served as State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2016 to 2021. She has served as the general secretary of the National League for Democracy (NLD) since the party's founding in 1988 and was registered as its chairperson while it was a legal party from 2011 to 2023. She played a vital role in Myanmar's transition from military junta to partial democracy in the 2010s.

  2. Jemima Goldsmith

    Jemima Goldsmith
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1974-.. (age 51)
    Occupations
    journalistfilm producerscreenwriterwritertelevision producer
    Biography

    Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith, sometimes known professionally as Jemima Khan Goldsmith, is an English journalist and screenwriter. She is the founder of Instinct Productions, a television production company. As a journalist, she was an associate editor for the British political and cultural magazine The New Statesman and European editor-at-large for the American magazine Vanity Fair.

  3. Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

    Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway
    Born in
    Norway Flag Norway
    Years
    1973-.. (age 52)
    Enrolled in the SOAS, University of London
    Studied in 2002-2003
    Occupations
    aristocrat
    Biography

    Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway is a member of the Norwegian royal family. She is married to Crown Prince Haakon, the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne.

  4. Paul Robeson

    Paul Robeson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1898-1976 (aged 78)
    Occupations
    politiciansingerstage actorwriterlawyer
    Biography

    Paul Leroy Robeson was an American bass-baritone concert artist, actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.

All 100 notable alumni

SOAS, University of London faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts and Humanities Anthropology, Archaeology, Dance, Film, Fine Arts, Food Science, Gender Studies, History, Media Studies, Music, Oriental Studies, Religious Studies, Sociology
Faculty : Languages and Cultures African Languages, Arabic, Asian Studies, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Hebrew, Islamic Studies, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Korean, Middle Eastern Studies, Persian, Translation and Interpretation, Turkish
Faculty : Law and Social Studies Development Studies, Economics, Finance, International Law, International Studies, Law, Management, Political Sciences

General information

Alternative names SOAS
Founded 1916
Motto Knowledge is Power

Location and contacts

Address 10 Thornhaugh Street Russell Square
London, WC1H 0XG
United Kingdom
City population 8,800,000

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