SOAS, University of London: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #976 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #377 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #78 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #64 of 131 | In England |
| #15 of 35 | In London |
| #64 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 77 other topics |
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 Rate | 44% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Details from School Registrar |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December;January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 6,295 |
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 10,263 scientific papers with 91,973 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, History, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Archaeology, and Economics.
SOAS, University of London majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 78 | 145 |
| 1992 | 122 | 141 |
| 1993 | 116 | 137 |
| 1994 | 134 | 157 |
| 1995 | 129 | 206 |
| 1996 | 154 | 262 |
| 1997 | 141 | 237 |
| 1998 | 142 | 352 |
| 1999 | 135 | 391 |
| 2000 | 121 | 815 |
| 2001 | 120 | 589 |
| 2002 | 99 | 701 |
| 2003 | 116 | 940 |
| 2004 | 118 | 942 |
| 2005 | 156 | 1062 |
| 2006 | 166 | 1194 |
| 2007 | 177 | 1256 |
| 2008 | 182 | 1301 |
| 2009 | 223 | 1579 |
| 2010 | 248 | 1845 |
| 2011 | 287 | 2185 |
| 2012 | 304 | 2683 |
| 2013 | 469 | 3527 |
| 2014 | 413 | 3774 |
| 2015 | 388 | 3918 |
| 2016 | 464 | 4071 |
| 2017 | 490 | 4405 |
| 2018 | 499 | 6016 |
| 2019 | 464 | 7451 |
| 2020 | 479 | 8492 |
| 2021 | 505 | 9343 |
| 2022 | 438 | 8942 |
| 2023 | 420 | 9697 |
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
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Aung San Suu Kyi
- Enrolled in the SOAS, University of London
- In 1987 studied Burmese literature
- Occupations
- politicianwriterhuman rights activist
- Biography
-
Aung San Suu Kyi, sometimes abbreviated to Suu Kyi, is a Burmese politician, diplomat, author, and a 1991 Nobel Peace Prize laureate who served as State Counsellor of Myanmar (equivalent to a prime minister) 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.
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Jemima Goldsmith
- Occupations
- writerscreenwriterfilm producerjournalistactivist
- Biography
-
Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith, known professionally by her former married name Jemima Khan, 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 also served as the European editor-at-large for the American magazine Vanity Fair.
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Paul Robeson
- Occupations
- basketball playermusicianlawyerstage actormusicologist
- Biography
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Paul Leroy Robeson was an American bass-baritone concert artist, stage and film actor, professional football player, and activist who became famous both for his cultural accomplishments and for his political stances.
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Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway
- Enrolled in the SOAS, University of London
- Studied in 2002-2003
- Occupations
- aristocratinternational forum participant
- 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, making Crown Princess Mette-Marit the next Queen consort of Norway.
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 | 8,908,000 |