Hunter-SOAS University of London Exchange

Founded in 1916 as part of the University of London, SOAS is one of the city’s premier public research institutions. It offers a broad range of available courses, allowing students to continue their degree progress while learning at a world-renowned institution in the UK.

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Excellence in Teaching & Research

SOAS University of London was founded in 1916 and practices its core mission “to challenge perspectives and empower students to question the global status quo and find solutions to the issues facing the world today.” SOAS is comprised of three internal Colleges: the College of Development, Economics, and Finance; the College of Humanities; and the College of Law, Anthropology, and Politics. The university offers a range of available courses across these colleges, from economics to political science to anthropology to Asian Studies and more, which allows students to find an excellent academic fit for their semester or year. Located in Central London in the Bloomsbury neighborhood, SOAS’s campus is just a short walk from many of London’s bars, cafes and world-famous social and cultural sites, including the British Museum and the British Library.

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All students in the exchange program are required to enroll in the CUNY comprehensive travel insurance policy through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). Visit the Global CUNY page to learn more about the policy. Accepted students will receive the appropriate code to self-enroll.

How to Apply

You must apply to Hunter's Office of Education Abroad before completing SOAS's online application. After your application is accepted, we will send you instructions for completing this component.

  • All application materials must be submitted by the deadline.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of your application.
  • You must have at least 60 credits at the end of the semester in which you are applying.

Please submit the following application materials by the deadline (see deadlines above):

  1. Faculty Recommendation Form: This form must be completed by someone who has instructed you at the college level. When you submit your application (Step 2 below), you will enter the name and email address of a faculty recommender. We will then reach out to them directly to request the form by the appropriate deadline. Please ensure that you contact your faculty recommender before entering their information in the application form!
  2. Online Application Form: Have the following documents prepared to upload with your online application:
    • 1-2 page personal statement. Describe how study abroad will contribute to your academic or professional goals, and how you will engage with the local community abroad.
    • Copy of your unofficial Hunter transcript, downloaded from your CUNYfirst account.
    • Transfer students who have completed one full semester (minimum of 12 credits) at Hunter can apply for our exchange programs, provided they meet the other requirements. Qualified transfer students with fewer than 12 completed Hunter credits may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
    • If you transferred to Hunter, provide an official transcript from your previous institution(s) with your application (we will accept unofficial transcripts printed from CUNYfirst only). You will be able to upload multiple transcripts via the Online Application Form.
    • Scan of the photo page of your passport. We require a copy of your valid passport before you go abroad. If you are in the process of applying for or renewing your passport, you may submit the Online Application Form without this. However, you must be prepared to email a scan of your new passport as soon as you receive it.
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