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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Bath

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). SOAS University of London is ahead on established, international, scholarship.

SOAS University of London vs University of Bath at a glance

SOAS University of London and University of Bath both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Ancient Languages and Economics. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath: SOAS University of London is about £8,220 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £29,500 at University of Bath: SOAS University of London is about £4,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 6 and SOAS University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £27,500 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £41,000 from University of Bath. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 3 and SOAS University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#458
QS World
#125
#401
THE World
#251
#86
Guardian UK
#7
1916
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

SOAS University of London

University of Bath

84.1%
88.6%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£32,500
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
23.8%

International

International student share

296
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
25

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%
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Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

13 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

SOAS University of London

University of Bath

Only at SOAS University of London

Only at University of Bath

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

SOAS University of London
£23,780
University of Bath
£32,000

SOAS University of London is about £8,220 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

SOAS University of London
£25,320
University of Bath
£29,500

SOAS University of London is about £4,180 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

SOAS University of London

University of Bath

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£45,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • International Development

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Management

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

SOAS University of London vs University of Bath: common questions

Is SOAS University of London or University of Bath cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath: SOAS University of London is about £8,220 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £29,500 at University of Bath: SOAS University of London is about £4,180 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both SOAS University of London and University of Bath?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Ancient Languages, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, International Development, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Social Sciences (General), Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and 1 more.

Is SOAS University of London or University of Bath better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £38,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at SOAS University of London and 90% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does SOAS University of London or University of Bath offer more courses?

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at University of Bath?

SOAS University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law, History of Art & Design, Music and 8 more.

What can you study at University of Bath but not at SOAS University of London?

University of Bath teaches 36 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering and 28 more.

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