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School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London (SOAS)
Areas of Study
SOAS is appropriate for WU students with academic interests in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, including history, politics, geography, art, languages, literatures, etc. It is approved for students majoring in AFAS, Arabic, History, and International & Area Studies.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | late September - mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | early January - mid June term break late March - late April |
May 1 |
| Academic Year | late September - mid June | February 1 |
Eligibility
Minimum 3.0 GPA and a 3.3 in your field of study. At least three courses of prior or current academic work relevant to the area to be studied at SOAS. Admission is by department.
WU Credits
Full load of four courses, comprised of full or half unit SOAS courses; altogether valued at 15-16 WU units per semester.
Location
London, England (UK)
The SOAS is a prestigious British institution of higher education and is best known for studies relating to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It shares a Geography Department with King’s College. It is located near University College and the British Museum.
Housing
Visiting students usually are offered a place in either a SOAS or Intercollegiate residence. SOAS residences are large self-catered student houses with kitchens that are shared with other students. The intercollegiate residence halls include cafeteria meals in the contract rate. The intercollegiate halls may not be available for January entry. Commercial apartments are available at higher cost if a student residence is not available or not desired.
Student Life
Outside of SOAS there is an endless amount of things to do and to see in London. Within the school there are clubs and societies and various extra-curricular events.
On-Site Support
WU contracts with Accent International for support of its London programs. The SOAS Student Recruitment Office and student residence offices provide significant support too.
Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Joe Loewenstein Campus Box 1122 935-4404 Duncker 125 jfloewen@artsci.wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jessica Mervis Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-7695 McMillan 138 jmervis@artsci.wustl.edu |
