Nick Butler
Head of International
Being a student of SOAS University of London, or in other words, being one of the SOASians (as they like to be called), is a great opportunity to be with people who are passionate about their studies and curious about the world we live in. SOASians are politically conscientious and adopt a global worldview, which is very much strengthened by SOAS's non-Eurocentric approach to the curriculum. Be it issues such as migration and refugees, decolonisation, climate change and the environment, freedom of speech or gender equality, SOASians strive for social justice and equality and can frequently be found debating, and sometimes protesting. "From day one at our central London campus, students will be encouraged to challenge conventional views and think globally - and that's one of the reasons why our graduates go on to develop careers that make a real difference," says Nick Butler, Head of International, SOAS University of London.
Instituted in 1916, SOAS University of London that hosts students from 135 different nationalities today comprises of a dynamic, diverse and thriving student environment. The University owing to its exemplary research contribution and outstanding and exciting programme offerings has been consistently ranked among the top higher education institutions in the UK and the world. In the 2018 QS World University Rankings with four of its subject areas across a broad range of disciplines, SOAS was ranked amongst the world's top 25 along with grabbing the 11th ranking in the UK and 2nd in London for Business and Management by The Guardian University League Table 2019.
Embracing an interdisciplinary approach, the University conducts a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, classified into five schools, ten departments and five centers. However, the business programmes of the University, i.e. BSc in Management, BSc in