Study Abroad / Exchange Application Form

This application must be completed online. You may save your progress at any time and return later to finalise and submit it. Before beginning your Study Abroad/Exchange Application, please ensure that your Home Institution's Study Abroad Office has completed the required Home Institution application form. Once finalised, this form must be uploaded as a PDF at the bottom of this online application.

TYPE OF APPLICATION

Which programme are you applying for? (If you are unsure, check with your Home Institution)*

ExchangeFee-paying Study AbroadSponsored Study Abroad

Which period of study are you applying for?*

Semester 1 only (September - December)Semester 2 only (January - May)Full year (September - May)

What is your proposed year of entry?

What is your proposed year of entry?*

i.e. 2022, not "Junior"

Which academic level are you applying for?*

UndergraduatePostgraduate

STUDENT DETAILS

Last name (surname), as shown on passport*

Given name (first name), as shown on passport*

Preferred name*

Legal sex*

MaleFemale

Date of birth*

Date

Nationality*

Personal email address*

example@example.com

Emergency contact's name*

Emergency contact's telephone number*

Do you have any of the below disabilities or special needs for which you'll need support during your studies?

Social/communication impairmentPhysical impairment or mobility issuesLong standing illness/health conditionMental health condition (anxiety, depression)Deaf or hearing impairmentBlind or visual impairmentLearning difficulty (dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADD/ADHD)Other

Please provide details here:

I consent the Study Abroad team to share my information with the Disability and Neurodiversity Team (HYPERLINK: https://www.soas.ac.uk/disability-and-neurodiversity-support.)for follow up.*

I consentI do not consent

Our Student Advice and Wellbeing team is here to support you through your studies, by offering confidential services for a range of difficulties related to wellbeing and mental health, as well as spiritual and disability support.

We ask for this optional information to help signpost and provide relevant support to you and your studies.

Please refer to our Privacy Notices | SOAS for more information on how the University processes your data.

HOME INSTITUTION DETAILS

Name of college / university currently attending*

Major field of study/degree, plus minor if applicable*

Current grade point average (GPA) over maximum grade point average (e.g. 3.3/4.0)*

Month/Year you began your studies*

Month/Year of expected graduation*

VISA REQUIREMENT

If you do not already hold a UK immigration status that allows study, you will need to apply for a UK visa: Standard Visitor visa if you will study on a semester-only programme. Please note that you are not allowed to work or do internships on a Standard Visitor visa. Some nationalities need to apply for this visa before travelling to the UK and some can request this immigration permission on arrival as Non-visa nationals.

Non-visa nationals requesting Standard Visitor visa at the UK Border will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling.
Student visa if you will study on a full-year programme. You must apply for this visa and receive a successful decision before travelling to the UK.

Please consult the UKVI website for more details.

Always check the UKVI website for the most up-to-date information and visa rules.

STUDENT DECLARATION

I confirm that the statements made in this application are complete and truthful. I understand that any misrepresentation may result in my expulsion from the programme. I confirm that, if admitted to SOAS, I undertake to comply with the SOAS Student Charter.

I agree, in line with the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and 2018 (GDPR), to allow SOAS to process personal data contained on this form and other data which SOAS may obtain from me or organisations whilst I am applying for admission.

I understand that I am required to hold medical insurance for my entire stay in the UK if I am not on a Student Visa.

Student declaration*

I agree

1. ACADEMIC REFERENCE

Please ask a Professor or other academic member of staff to write you an academic reference, in English, commenting on your current/previous progress and suitability to follow a programme of study at university level.

The reference should include the Referee's contact details, be written on letterheaded paper and signed and dated by the Referee.

The Referee should either return the reference to you and/or to your Home University Study Abroad Office to be submitted at the bottom of this form. Alternatively, they may send this directly to studyabroad@soas.ac.uk with your name in the subject matter.

2. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT

Please obtain a complete and OFFICIAL transcript from the university/college you are currently attending. If you are not currently attending, please submit your most recent transcript.

3. PROOF OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

All applications require proof of English proficiency unless the following applies:

You are a native English speaker and a national of one of the countries listed on UKVI's Knowledge of English
You are studying a full-time degree in one of the countries listed on UKVI's Knowledge of English (except Canada)

All other applicants must submit appropriate test results as your application cannot be considered without it.

Which results do I need to submit?

The answer depends on your programme length, country of origin and level of English.

Visitor Visa applicants: Submit IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Pearson Academic.

Student Visa applicants: A SELT may be required. We recommend students choose the UKVI IELTS Academic or UKVI PTE Academic as the test of first resort.

SOAS also recognises additional exams and international qualifications as proof of English proficiency. SOAS does not accept language qualifications other than those listed on the English Language Reqirements page.

IMPORTANT: Pre-sessional courses are not covered under Exchange agreements and must be paid for by the student/home institution.

4. SCANNED COPY OF PASSPORT

Please submit a scanned copy of your passport's photo page, in colour, with all your personal details clearly visible.

5. HOME INSTITUTION APPROVAL

You must ask your Home University's Study Abroad Office to complete the Home Institution approval form before starting their Study Abroad / Exchange Application. This form will need to be submitted as a completed PDF document at the bottom of this online form.

Academic Reference

Official Transcript*

Proof of Language Proficiency

Scanned copy of Passport*

Home Institution Approval Form*