Universities

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.

TestOverallMin per section
IELTS6.56
TOEFL(0-120 scale)9520
PTE6560
Duolingo120110

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.

ProgrammeFieldLengthTuition (intl)English
MA Gender StudiesGender and Development12 moIntake: SepGBP 25,320/yrSee official page
MA Migration and Diaspora StudiesMigration Studies12 moIntake: SepGBP 25,320/yrSee official page
MSc Development EconomicsDevelopment Economics12 moIntake: SepGBP 25,320/yrSee official page
MSc Public Financial ManagementPublic Financial Management24 moIntake: SepGBP 12,000 totalSee 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 ManagementSee official pageIntake: SepGBP 12,000 totalSee official page

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Frequently asked questions

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.