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SOAS University of London Campus Tours
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- Thursday April 4 11:00 AM
- Friday April 5 11:00 AM
- Tuesday April 9 11:00 AM
- Friday April 12 11:00 AM
- Friday April 19 11:00 AM
Paul Webley Wing, Senate House, SOAS University of London
About this event
SOAS is located in Bloomsbury, right in the heart of London. Join us for one of our campus tours so you can see first-hand our great facilities and experience the vibrant and unique atmosphere that make SOAS so special.
Where and when are campus tours?
When: 11am on selected dates
Length: Approximately one hour
Meeting point: The Paul Webley Wing reception
What to expect on a campus tour
Campus tours are a great way to not only get to know the SOAS campus but also get a feel of the dynamic atmosphere created by our students.
- Get a snapshot of the history of SOAS
- See all the sights, including our vibrant Students’ Union and where you’ll be heading for lectures
- Visit the world’s most important academic library for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East
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Why go to an open day at soas university of london.
Planning to apply to a course at SOAS University of London? Why not attend an open day? By attending an open day, you'll get the chance to ask all your questions, meet staff and see where you could be studying. Joining an open day offers the chance to research any courses you're interested in to help you pinpoint the right one for you. You can also scope out the local area, see the learning facilities and join one of the campus tours. Before attending, be sure to register for a place, and have a great day visiting SOAS University of London!
What can you expect on the day?
Your open day at SOAS University of London will be packed! You'll find tours, as well as have plenty of chance to see the local area, and get your questions about the course and student life answered, including any worries you have on important topics such as student finance. As well as scheduled parts of the day such as tours, you'll have plenty of opportunities to chat more casually with academics at SOAS University of London. These are some of the best chances you'll have on the day to get all your questions answered. As well as all this, open days offer the chance to check out some of the university's facilities such as the library, study spaces and teaching rooms.
What questions should you ask at a university open day?
As many as you can think of! Open days are one of the best chances to get all your questions about SOAS University of London answered. Make a note before you visit of everything you need to know and write down the answers during the day because there's a lot to take in. All the staff working at the open day will be more than happy to spend time with you to answer as many questions as you've got, so don't be shy. Anything you forget to ask can always be asked by email - there's always something that pops into your head on the way home that you wish you'd got an answer to. Some of the biggest topics students ask about on open days at SOAS University of London include the modules on the course you're interested in, the local area (including the nightlife), the ways students at the uni socialise, and the entry requirements.
What if you can't attend a university open day?
Don't panic if you can't! Not everybody can get to open days. There's lots of other ways to get all the information you need. If you're curious about the campus, check out the relevant sections on the SOAS University of London website to find photos and videos offering plenty of information. There may also be other opportunities to visit in person if you decide to apply to SOAS University of London, so it's always worth reaching out by email to ask if there are any chances to visit and have a tour on a different day.
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Open days at SOAS University of London
SOAS is a small and welcoming campus in London, one of the best student cities in the world. The university is known for its unique courses relating to Asia, Africa, the Near East, and the Middle East. It is made up of three faculties including art and humanities, language and culture and law and social sciences.
SOAS aims to challenges perspectives, broach debate, and empower students to find solutions to the issues facing the world today. It gives students access to career services with internships, work experience, CV and interview prep, employability events, and a worldwide alumni network.
Facilities
SOAS university library covers six floors with over 1,000 workspaces and is one of five National Research Libraries in the UK. It's also considered one of the world's most important academic libraries for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
There's a bookshop, gym and a range of wellbeing services on campus.
Why go to an open day?
When you attend an open day, you'll get a gut feeling about the university. Open days will help give you clarity if you're not sure what course to choose. You'll be able to visit different departments and chat with lecturers and other department staff, there are often subject talks too. You'll also get to speak to current students. They can tell you whether they're satisfied with the teaching, what the local nightlife is like, what the best halls of residence are – pretty much anything. Don't forget to look at the accommodation for yourself and make time to walk around the surrounding area to see if you like it.
Where is it located?
SOAS University of London has one campus in the Bloomsbury area of central London. As you would expect for a capital city, it is quite easy to get to by public transport.
London has a rich history and is home to many iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. The campus is within walking distance of the West End and iconic attractions including the British Museum, the British Library, and Regent's Park.
With over 100 museums, major art galleries, many theatres and a multitude of festivals each year, there's always something to do. London is also a very green city with over 3000 parks.
SOAS has consistently held a top 60 spot in our UK university league tables since 2020 and recently did particularly well in our academic services spend metric. For more details, visit their profile page.
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Campus tours
If you can't make it to an open day, book your place on one of our in-person campus tours to get a taste of student life at Westminster and ask our tour guide any questions you might have.
During the tour
Tours take place on site at one of our four London campuses.
If you can't join us in person, you can check our upcoming online events on our More ways to meet us page .
Our courses are taught at four different campuses – you'll be pointed to the right campus when you complete our booking form.
Tours last about 45 minutes and consist of up to 15 people. The tours are tailored around participants' courses or subjects of interest.
During the tour, you'll have the opportunity to see our fantastic teaching spaces, facilities and more up close. You can see what a typical tour of each campus includes below.
Cavendish Campus
A typical tour of our Cavendish Campus would include the chance to see our:
- state-of-the-art science and psychology labs
- dedicated games project lab and recently upgraded Motion Capture lab
- library, social spaces and more
Harrow Campus
A typical tour of our Harrow Campus would include the chance to see our:
- state-of-the-art music production facilities
- photography studios and dark rooms
- industry-standard film and TV studios
- studio spaces for fine art, fashion and more
Marylebone Campus
A typical tour of our Marylebone Campus would include the chance to see our:
- state-of-the-art Bloomberg-powered Financial Markets Suite (FMS)
- cutting-edge Fabrication Lab
- expansive Architecture studios
Regent Campus
A typical tour of our Regent Campus would include the chance to see our:
- fully equipped Regent Street Gym
- historic Regent Street Cinema
- social areas and more
How to book your place
Complete our booking form and we'll then get back to you to confirm the details of your in-person tour.
If you have any questions in the meantime, you can live chat with us .
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Open days and evenings
For a more in-depth Westminster experience, including the opportunity to meet academic staff and students, you can book a place on one of our upcoming open days or evenings .
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Book one of our upcoming open days or evenings to experience life at Westminster. You’ll have the opportunity to explore our campuses, see our excellent facilities up close and meet our staff and students.
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Start off by watching our campus tour video below, browsing through LSE in Pictures and exploring our London location using our interactive map.
Our campus is based in central London, with Covent Garden just a five minute walk away and the financial district, Westminster, the Houses of Parliament and London Bridge all within easy reach.
Take a look at the LSE campus buildings, as well as some of the attractions and sights that will be on your doorstep as a student at LSE. Explore the LSE campus and key sights in London via Google Maps.
LSE has just one campus, based in central London. All of our buildings are next door to one another and on campus you will find all of the facilities and services you'll need as a student.
- Departments! Each department is based in a specific building and there you'll find academic offices, common rooms and study spaces.
- Lecture theatres and seminar/ class teaching rooms
- LSE's Library
- Cafes, restaurants, bars and pub
- LSE Students' Union Gym
- LSE Faith Centre
- NHS doctors surgery, private dental practice and nursery
- All support services (read more in the ' Student support section ')
For more detailed information and videos on our on campus facilities take a look at our Campus life page .
Visiting LSE
Visit our campus tour webpage to find out more about taking a guided or self-guided tour of the campus, and our brief drop-in consultations for prospective students with the Student Recruitment and Study Abroad team.
Our accommodation
As you can see from the map above, our halls are centrally located, offering the unique opportunity to live close to London landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden or Westminster.
All new undergraduate students who make LSE their firm choice and apply by the accommodation guarantee deadline are guaranteed accommodation in an LSE or University of London hall for their first year of study.
Living in halls is a great way to experience living in London, adjust to student life and meet new people. The hall committees arrange a number of social events, including welcome activities at the start of the year, pizza parties, film nights and boat parties. Read LSE Alum and previous President of Bankside House Ishaaq's blog post about living in halls.
Each residence has a warden team who provide support, assistance and guidance to ensure the personal and social wellbeing of students during their time at the hall. They're on duty overnight and all weekend, so support is always available.
Students can select their hall of residence based on a range of criteria, including location, meal provision, room type, facilities, and contract length. Most residences will include social or communal areas, such as computer rooms, fitness centres, bars, cafes or common rooms. Accommodation is also available for students with disabilities or other support needs.
We also provide accommodation support for care-experienced students .
Please visit our accommodation webpages for more detailed information.
You can browse through the different accommodation options using the accommodation search tool . 360° virtual tours are also available for each of the LSE residences on the individual hall of residence pages.
Student accommodation tour videos
Read our student blogs about student accommodation and watch our students' accommodation tour videos to find out more about living in halls:
Living at home
Living in halls is not compulsory, and some students who are from London or live within commuting distance may choose to continue living at home during their studies. Our Off Campus Support Scheme helps all new undergraduate students who do not live in LSE accommodation connect with each other and the LSE community. Read LSE alum Kit's blog post about her experience of living at home whilst she studied at LSE.
What happens after first year?
After first year, most students will move out of halls and into private residences. Due to the concentration of universities in the city, there isn’t just one single student area in London, so there are lots of options available!
LSE has its own private housing database, Studentpad and advice and guidance is available from LSE’s Residential Services team and the University of London Housing Services. The University of London offer a contract checking serive, organise an annual housing fair, run flatemate finder events and have created a Private Housing Guide .
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