SOAS University of London has a single, centrally located campus in Bloomsbury, London, situated around Russell Square and close to major cultural and academic institutions. The campus includes the Main College Building, Philips Library, Brunei Gallery, 53 Gordon Square and the Paul Webley Wing of Senate House, providing teaching, research, library, social and student-support facilities.

There are around 5500 students in the university.

SOAS University of London maintains a range of campus security, safeguarding and reporting measures to support student safety. The university uses CCTV, access-control systems and security monitoring across its buildings, while student ID cards are used to control access to campus buildings and the library. SOAS also operates a Campus Safety service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for reporting security concerns.

Student life at SOAS University of London is diverse, international and socially active, with more than 5,500 students from around 130 countries and a strong multicultural atmosphere. Students can join 200+ societies and sports clubs, covering cultural, political, religious, academic, artistic and sporting interests, as well as participate in student campaigns, media and volunteering.

SOAS University of London offers a range of student accommodation in central and Greater London, including university and intercollegiate halls, shared flats and houses, and studio accommodation. Many residences are located within 5–45 minutes of the Bloomsbury campus, and university halls generally provide security, study spaces, laundry facilities and internet access.

SOAS University of London has a dedicated Careers Service that connects students and graduates with employers through careers fairs, employer presentations, skills workshops, recruiter-in-residence sessions and networking events. Employers can advertise graduate, part-time and internship vacancies through CareersZONE, the university’s careers platform.

SOAS University of London offers a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and financial awards for undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research students. For international undergraduate students, the Undergraduate International Academic Excellence Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition-fee waiver, while other awards may provide partial or full tuition support.

SOAS University of London offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research, online and short courses, with a distinctive focus on Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its undergraduate programmes span Law, Politics and International Studies, Economics, Development Studies, Business and Management, Anthropology and Sociology, History, Languages and Cultures, History of Art and Archaeology, Media and Communication, Music, Religions and Philosophies, and Arts.