Study Abroad / Exchange Application Form

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: This application is meant to be completed online. You can save your progress and return to submit it later on.

Applicants should ask their Home University's Study Abroad Office to complete the Home Institution application 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.

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? Please note: We do not offer a Term 1 & 2 only programme*

Term 1 only (September - December)Term 2 and 3 only (January - June)Full year (September - June)

What is your proposed year of entry?*

i.e. 2022, not "Junior"

Which academic level are you applying for?*

UndergraduatePostgraduate

STUDENT DETAILS

Family name (surname)*

Given name (first name)*

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:

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

A Visitor Visa may be required for nationals of certain countries wishing to study in the UK for less than 6 months, provided they do not pursue paid/unpaid work.

Application is usually done at the border/airport upon arrival but citizens of certain countries (e.g. visa nationals) need to apply in advance.

A Student Visa is required for nationals of all countries outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland wishing to study in the UK for more than 6 months, or wishing to pursue part-time paid/unpaid work alongside their studies.

Please consult the UKVI website for more details: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

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 online at https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/apply-soas/english-language-requirements

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

4. PHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORT

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

5. HOME INSTITUTION APPROVAL

Applicants should ask their Home University's Study Abroad Office to complete the Home Institution application 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

Photocopy of Passport*

Home Institution Approval*