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You want specialist in Asia, Africa and the Middle East and life in London.
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SOAS vs Manchester
SOAS University of London and University of Manchester are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- SOAS: ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Manchester: ₹53 lakh – ₹67 lakh
- SOAS cheaper by ≈ ₹0.9 lakh
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SOAS or Manchester: which is better for Indian students?
SOAS costs less: about ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh in total versus ₹53 lakh – ₹67 lakh for Manchester — a difference of roughly ₹0.9 lakh. SOAS is known for specialist in Asia, Africa and the Middle East; Manchester for large Russell Group university with Alliance Manchester Business School. They have different program strengths, so choose by your course first.
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SOAS vs Manchester
- Total cost
- SOAS: ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh · Manchester: ₹53 lakh – ₹67 lakh
- Location
- SOAS: London · Manchester: Manchester
- Type
- SOAS: Public · Manchester: Public
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Pick Manchester if…
You want large Russell Group university with Alliance Manchester Business School and life in Manchester.
Cost
SOAS saves about ₹0.9 lakh over the program on our figures.
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SOAS, by about ₹0.9 lakh in total on our figures (₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh vs ₹53 lakh – ₹67 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. SOAS is known for specialist in Asia, Africa and the Middle East; Manchester for large Russell Group university with Alliance Manchester Business School. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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