SOAS Campuses

The Bloomsbury Campus of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, is the primary and main campus, located in the heart of London. It serves as the central hub for the university's academic and administrative activities. This campus offers a wide range of unique programs focusing on the languages, cultures, and societies of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, reflecting SOAS's mission to provide specialized education in these regions.

• Languages and Cultures: SOAS is renowned for its extensive language offerings, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Swahili, and many others, alongside in-depth cultural studies.
• Development Studies: The campus hosts leading programs in international development, focusing on economic, social, and political issues in developing regions.
• Politics and International Studies: Courses cover global politics, international relations, and area-specific studies with a focus on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
• History and Anthropology: Students can explore historical and anthropological perspectives on non-Western societies through specialized modules.
• Law: The School of Law at SOAS offers programs with a focus on international and comparative law, often relating to regions of Asia and Africa.
• Economics: Economic studies are tailored to address issues pertinent to developing economies and global markets in underrepresented regions.

The campus provides access to the renowned SOAS Library, one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. With its central London location, students benefit from proximity to cultural institutions like the British Museum, enhancing their academic experience with real-world resources. The Bloomsbury Campus remains the focal point for all major academic departments and research initiatives at SOAS.