In accordance with UK visa rules, IIS exempts candidates from the English language requirements if they are nationals of, or have completed undergraduate studies taught in, the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (only if you are a national), Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. In order to qualify for exemption based on prior study, you must have completed your degree on campus (not via distance learning) and no earlier than the summer two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment (i.e. Summer 2023 for a 2025 enrolment).
GPISH is a fully funded scholarship programme. Successful applicants receive housing in London, as well as a living allowance. Programme-related fees and travel costs are also covered. Students who wish to contribute towards their fees may make an unconditional donation to the IIS via the Aga Khan Foundation offices in their country of residence.
The IIS and its partners are firmly committed to equal opportunities for all students, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, race, colour, nationality, political beliefs, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, disability and age. If you have a disability that might have an impact on your studies, please do let us know so we can ensure reasonable adjustments, if needed, can be made. If you have not already disclosed your disability on the application form, please contact Student Services at admissions@iis.ac.uk.
Complaints
For complaints about the admissions process, please refer to the Complaints Policy on IIS website, under ‘Policies and Documents’.
Disclaimer
This prospectus contains information about the GPISH programme that the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) in collaboration with SOAS University of London intends to run for students. The Institute has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate. In order to ensure quality, the IIS regularly reviews the modules offered and, when deemed necessary, may change or withdraw a module 24 or add a new programme.