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SOAS University of London
| City | Country |
| London | United Kingdom |
Services
Student services
A range of student services exist to help you during your time at SOAS. They provide an invaluable source of advice and support and are available to all students of the School.
Housing services
Whether you choose to live in one of our halls of residence or in a privately-rented home, we can provide information and advice to help you find a suitable place to live.
We have accommodation available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students with a Firm offer for a place on a course at SOAS.
Consider all options before you apply, for some halls you can make an immediate booking and for others you will have to apply to wait to see if you are successful.
We advise you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Library services
The SOAS Library is one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Housing over 1.2 million printed volumes, together with a major collection of archives, manuscripts, rare books, and electronic resources, the Library attracts scholars from all over the world to further their research.
ICT services
SOAS offers training in basic computing and MS Office software in the autumn term, plus additional online training courses. Across the campus there are a wide range of open access computer labs; specialist language and music labs; multi-media facilities; plus research and special needs computer facilities.
Medical services
The University Central Institutions Health Service is located close to SOAS and offers a wealth of experience in dealing with student-related issues such as study strain, stress, fatigue and exam nerves. All students are required to register with a doctor in London, be it the University service or another GP close to your term-time address.
Student Life
Campus life
SOAS is one of London’s top universities, with a friendly, cosmopolitan community of students located in the heart Bloomsbury, Central London. SOAS is a short walk from many shops, cafes and supermarkets, as well as world-famous social and cultural sites such as The British Museum, British Library, Regent’s Park and the West End. On campus itself you’ll find internationally recognised buildings like our Brunei Gallery, Japanese Rooftop Garden and a UK top-five library facility.
Sports facilities
At SOAS it is possible to join a wide variety of sports’ societies, including Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Lacrosse, Netball, Pool and Snooker, Rugby, Running, Squash, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.
Studying for a University of London degree automatically qualifies you as a member of Student Central, which operates a range of sports facilities for students.
