SOAS University of London has three subjects in the global top 20 in the latest QS World University Rankings 2022. Top global ranking subjects include:
- Development Studies is ranked 2nd in the world (up from 5th in 2021). It also scored 96.7 in Academic Reputation.
- Anthropology has risen to equal top 10th (16th in 2021).
- Politics is now 15th in the world (21st in 2021).
Reactions from the SOAS community
Professor Zoë Marriage, Head of Development Studies, said:
“This is fantastic news for the department. It is a recognition of the achievements of colleagues, and of our students who apply their learning to diverse academic and professional contexts.
The whole department has responded not only to the immediate difficulties of teaching and researching through covid restrictions, but also to the intellectual, political and ethical challenges that have been posed by the global pandemic. Development Studies has never been so urgent and so long-term as it is now; congratulations to everyone on keeping the questions alive and keeping the answers coming.”
Congratulations to my alma mater @SOASpolitics to rank 15th in the world. It is a great school with amazing faculty and diverse student body. I had a great year there as a Chevening Scholar. @TR_Chevening @CheveningAA https://t.co/k1QfcXZEPC
— Yurter Özcan (@YurterOzcan) April 6, 2022
Woop woop! @SOASDevelopment is ranked 2nd in the world in this year’s QS World University Rankings! Thanks to our strong community of staff, students, and friends around the world! 🥳 https://t.co/um8svZuHXl
— Prof Laura Hammond (@lhammondsoas) April 6, 2022
Such a great news for all my Development Studies peers !!!
We are now ranked second in the world.
Congratulations @SOASDevelopment !!! https://t.co/ybfWqGkaZV— Neelam Aslam (@NeelamAofficial) April 6, 2022
Proud Alumni. #SOASian. https://t.co/sTE54dyDk3
— Andrew Julian Mahiga (@Drudysseus) April 6, 2022
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