SOAS University of London is a public university. It is a constituent college of the University of London, which is a federally structured public institution. SOAS receives funding from the UK government and adheres to the regulations and standards set for public higher education institutions. While it operates with a degree of autonomy, its status as part of the University of London system classifies it as public. SOAS is renowned for its focus on humanities, law, and social sciences, particularly in Asian, African, and Middle Eastern studies.
