SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London
MottoKnowledge is Power
TypePublic
Established1916 (1916)
Endowment£57.1 million (2024)[1]
Budget£113.8 million (2023/24)[1]
ChairLord Hastings of Scarisbrick[2]
ChancellorThe Princess Royal
(as Chancellor of the University of London)
PresidentZeinab Badawi[3]
Vice-ChancellorAdam Habib
Location,
United Kingdom
CampusUrban
Affiliations
MascotArabian camel and Asian elephant
Websitesoas.ac.uk

The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS University of London) is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. It was founded in 1916. SOAS is one of the world's leading institutions for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Financial Statements for the Year to 31 July 2024" (PDF). School of Oriental and African Studies. p. 34. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  2. "Lord Dr Michael Hastings profile page". SOAS University of London. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
  3. "Zeinab Badawi appointed as President of SOAS". School of Oriental and African Studies. 5 October 2021. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  4. "Daily Telegraph Education Guide". The Telegraph. 3 August 2016. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2017.