SOAS University of London
London, United Kingdom · QS World Rank #508
Living cost in London: GBP 1,529/mo official source
Living cost in United Kingdom: GBP 1,529–1,171/mo official source
English requirements
What this university states for taught postgraduate entry, across every test it accepts. Individual programmes can ask for more — the table below shows a programme's own score where we have verified it.
| Test | Overall | Min per section |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6 |
| TOEFL(0-120 scale) | 95 | 20 |
| PTE | 65 | 60 |
| Duolingo | 120 | 110 |
Standard direct-entry requirement for postgraduate taught programmes (no pre-sessional English); TOEFL on pre-2026 scale. Some programmes require higher · official source
Verified programmes (5)
Master's programmes at this university that we have verified against its official pages — the field each maps to, and a direct link to the official course page.
| Programme | Field | Length | Tuition (intl) | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Gender Studies | Gender and Development | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 25,320/yr | See official page |
| MA Migration and Diaspora Studies | Migration Studies | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 25,320/yr | See official page |
| MSc Development Economics | Development Economics | 12 moIntake: Sep | GBP 25,320/yr | See official page |
| MSc Public Financial Management | Public Financial Management | 24 moIntake: Sep | GBP 12,000 total | See official page |
| MSc Public Financial Management (Distance Learning)Work experience: Online/distance format via CeFiMS — flexible module-by-module study; most scholarships fund campus study only. | Public Financial Management | See official pageIntake: Sep | GBP 12,000 total | See official page |
Scholarships that fund study here
Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.
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What master's programmes does SOAS University of London offer?
We have verified 5 master's programmes at SOAS University of London against its official pages, concentrated in Gender and Development, Migration Studies, Development Economics, Public Financial Management.
How much is international tuition at SOAS University of London?
Across the programmes we verified, international tuition is about GBP 12,000–25,320. It varies by programme — confirm on the official course page.
What IELTS score does SOAS University of London require?
SOAS University of London's university-wide minimum for taught master's entry is IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL and others also accepted). Individual programmes can require more.
How much does it cost to live in London as a student?
Student living costs in London are around GBP 1,529/mo (official source).
Are there scholarships to study at SOAS University of London?
Yes. Scholarships that fund study in United Kingdom include: Cambridge Trust Scholarships, Chevening Scholarship, Clarendon Fund Scholarship, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship and 10 more.
Programme names and tuition are verified against official pages and dated in our database; nothing here is a paid placement. Confirm current details on the official course page before applying.