SOAS University of London

Spring 2027 — Session: Semester

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date	January 5, 2027
Return Date	May 29, 2027
Credits	16

Program Fee

Fee Type	Amount	Notes
Tuition and Fees	$25,155	The tuition portion of the program fee includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript. Program fees are based on credits listed on each program's cost of attendance sheet; credit overload is subject to an additional tuition charge.
Room	$7,840	The housing portion of the program fee assumes self-catered, standard accommodations. Students in catered housing or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more specific details.
Total Program Fee	$32,995

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type	Amount	Notes
Books	$205	The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the semester.
Meals	$3,335	This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal	$3,355	This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Student Visa	$180	Most students studying in the UK for less than 6 months are required to apply for a standard visitor visa (some non-US citizens), which costs £135, and 1 month before departure, some US citizens will apply for a UK ETA, which costs £20. To expedite a UK visa application is an estimated additional fee of £500-£1000 plus an additional cost of £37 in shipping. Visa fees are subject to change.
Local Travel	$1,250	Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel	$1,000	The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses	$9,325	These estimates are intended to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. An exchange rate of USD 1.35 to GBP 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$42,320

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses. Enrollment selections outlined in the Additional Fees section may increase the overall Estimated Cost of Attendance by the fee amounts listed.