Location and institution
- UKPRN
- 10007780
- OfS category
- Approved (fee cap)
- OfS status
- Registered
- Official name
- The School of Oriental and African Studies
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Address
- Thornhaugh Street Russell Square London WC1H 0XG United Kingdom
Students
2023-24 · OfS · Release 2025-2. Counts rounded to 10; — indicates unpublished data.
- Full-time
- 5,620
- Part-time
- 670
- Full-time undergraduate
- 4,070
- Full-time postgraduate
- 1,550
- Part-time postgraduate
- 670
| Domicile (%) | Full-time undergraduate | Part-time undergraduate | Full-time postgraduate | Part-time postgraduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 82.5% | — | 34.3% | 91.4% |
| EU | 3.7% | — | 7.9% | 3.6% |
| Other international | 13.8% | — | 57.7% | 5% |
| Unknown | — | — | — | — |
Top 5 subjects of study
| Subject | Full-time undergraduate | Part-time undergraduate | Full-time postgraduate | Part-time postgraduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 890 | — | 180 | 40 |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 330 | — | 460 | 260 |
| Politics | 660 | — | 220 | 110 |
| Languages and area studies | 490 | — | 210 | 50 |
| Business and management | 450 | — | 90 | 40 |
Sources and dates
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