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SOAS University of London Fees for Indian Students
SOAS (London) is known for specialist in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Below: tuition, living costs in London, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Tuition £22,000 – £28,000 a year
- Intakes: September/October
- Typical loan ₹38 lakh – ₹57 lakh
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How much does SOAS cost for Indian students?
A 1-year master's at SOAS University of London costs about ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of £22,000 – £28,000 a year, living costs of about £18,348 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹3 lakh – ₹4.5 lakh. Most families borrow ₹38 lakh – ₹57 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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SOAS at a glance
- Location
- London, UK
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- Specialist in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
- Tuition (international)
- £22,000 – £28,000 a year
- Living costs used
- £18,348 a year
- Total for 1 year
- ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Intakes
- September/October, January/February, some May
- English tests
- IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study
- After graduation
- Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027
- Official website
- soas.ac.uk
Fee breakdown
SOAS cost for Indian students
1-year master's, at £1 ≈ ₹127. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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SOAS vs similar universities in the UK
The 6 closest by total cost; 3 of them cost less in total.
Living there
Living costs in London
The UK's biggest job market, with the highest rents and a higher UKVI funds requirement. A room in shared housing usually costs £800 – £1,300 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is £15,100 – £21,100.
For the cost table we use £18,348 a year — £1,529 a month — the UKVI living-cost amount for London (12 months). During your studies you can work up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study.
Most UK taught master's last 12 months, which keeps living costs to one year.
Funding
How Indian students fund SOAS
Typical loan: ₹38 lakh – ₹57 lakh. EMIs on a ₹47 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to SOAS for the September/October 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS (Academic; shortlist programs at SOAS and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on SOAS's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹38 lakh – ₹57 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the UK Student visa: receive the CAS from your university.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is £22,000 – £28,000 a year for international students. With living costs the total for a 1-year master's is about ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh.
At £1 ≈ ₹127, a year's tuition is about ₹28 lakh – ₹36 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 3 cost less in total and 3 cost more. SOAS's tuition is above the middle of our UK list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹38 lakh – ₹57 lakh.
September/October, January/February, some May. Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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