SOAS University
of London

The School of Oriental and African Studies, SOAS, is a world leader in studies around Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It has one of the best libraries on the subjects in the world, as well as the Brunel Gallery showing amazing art from the region.

SOAS was founded in 1916 on the site of the old London Institution. Its mission was to teach colonial staffers as well as missionaries, doctors and other professions about Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

SOAS has evolved much from then and is now a leading light in the study of the region.

It now teaches a range of subjects across three faculties, The Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Languages and Cultures and Faculty of Law and Social Sciences.

Each is highly regarded for the quality of its teaching and ranks 10^th in the world for Anthropology and 15^th in the world for Politics (2022 QS World University Rankings).

Sanctuary Students offers a number of different student houses in London. Our closest student accommodation to SOAS University of London is Dinwiddy House and Paul Robeson House. Both provide high quality, low cost student accommodation within a short distance of campus.

Dinwiddy House is located on Pentonville Road‎, London. It’s just a short walk to King's Cross-St. Pancras International, UCL and the University of London. It’s a fantastic position in an iconic area of the city.

Choose from standard ensuite rooms, double ensuite or studio apartments. Each provides fully furnished private living spaces with generous floor plans and everything you need to begin living right away.

Paul Robeson House is located on Penton Rise, London. It is also a short walk to King's Cross-St. Pancras International, Sadler’s Wells Theatre and City, University of London.

Paul Robeson House provides standard ensuite and couples double ensuite rooms. All rooms are fully furnished and have private lockable doors, high standards of décor and everything you need.

Both buildings have social areas, a common room, small gardens, bike storage, kitchen and laundry. Both also have security in place, including lockable entrances and CCTV to help keep you safe.

Student life in Bloomsbury is pretty good. It’s a busy area with lots going on but there are multiple colleges and universities in the area so there are plenty of students.

Student accommodation is the usual mix of flats, HMOs, student houses and our own SOAS student accommodation. As there are so many schools here, competition is fierce so it’s essential to book early.

The area has plenty of shopping, dining, entertainment and culture and has more than enough to keep you entertained.

Highlights of Bloomsbury and the surrounding area include The British Museum, Grant Museum of Zoology, The Foundling Museum, BT Tower, The Regents Park, Charles Dickens Museum, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Russell Square, University College Hospital, Tottenham Court Road, Covent Garden, The Brunswick Centre and Oxford Street.

Yes, Bloomsbury is an expensive place in London to live, but not if you stay with Sanctuary Students. We work tirelessly to keep rents reasonable and offer much more value than private rentals. All rent is inclusive too, so the price you see is all you’ll pay. That’s worth a lot in this city!

The best time to book your SOAS accommodation with Sanctuary Students is as early as possible. Competition is fierce in Bloomsbury and especially with us as our rents are so competitive. We recommend visiting us and booking as soon as you know you’ll need somewhere to stay.

Everything is included in the rent of your SOAS accommodation. Sanctuary Students provides fully inclusive accommodation. The rent you see is the rent you pay. All bills are included – electricity, heating, water, security, broadband and even contents insurance. Combined with our competitive rates, that’s another great reason to stay with us!

Yes, our SOAS student accommodation is close to shopping and entertainment. One building is by UCL and close to Russell Square and all the shops, cafes, bars and entertainment options around them. Other buildings are by Pentonville Road which also has shopping, dining, cafes, parks and entertainment options.

All our private student halls are fully en-suite rooms, either single, double or large double. Each includes everything you need to begin living right away and include secure entry and social areas.

All buildings provide safe spaces that are well maintained, and social spaces are kept clean and tidy and can include laundry areas for extra convenience.

Yes, Sanctuary Students definitely welcomes international students! SOAS accommodates a lot of international students. As a leading provider of SOAS accommodation, we do our utmost to make you feel safe and welcome. We can place you near other international students and our team are always on hand to help with anything you might need.

No, it isn’t! Considering the amenities and the quality of our private halls, we believe we offer competitively priced student accommodation in London. Our team regularly compares our prices to the competition and updates them as needed.

All rents are fully inclusive too, which means you pay once and don’t have to worry about anything. Rents include heating, electricity, Wi-Fi, contents insurance, cleaning of social areas, security and everything for the buildings.

All you need to pay for is your food and anything you want in your room!

Sanctuary Students don't believe in hidden charges or fees. All rents are clearly advertised, all bills are inclusive and there are no extra fees or charges. The only exceptions would be for damage or extra cleaning, but that’s standard.

All you need to pay is your rent, food and whatever you have for your room. If you bring your own TV and watch live TV in your room, you will need a TV licence, otherwise, no fees, no charges.

Yes, all our London student housing is fully furnished. Rooms are en-suite and include all furniture. They are also equipped with all living items and everything you’re likely to need.

All you’ll need to bring is your bedding, kitchenware and any special items you cannot live without.

At Sanctuary Students, we believe in offering more than just a room for rent. We provide a safe and comfortable place to live, where people choose to live. We do everything we can to make you feel safe and welcome and provide a few nice extras such as discounts and offers from Student Beans and Health Assured. We also provide extra support throughout your stay with us, covering many typical student needs.