Graduate


Graduate study in Anthropology at the University of Colorado Boulder

  • Over the past decade, our program has consistently ranked #3 in the nation at AAU public universities.*

  • Our program is respected for its commitment to high intellectual standards and timely progress towards earning degrees.

  • We guarantee five years of funding for admitted PhD students and offer substantial financial support for independent research and professional development for all graduate students.

  • Our faculty provide an optimal combination of sophisticated training and support for student growth, with careful mentoring, rigorous coursework, and apprenticeship in faculty research projects.

  • Graduate students are admitted to one of our three programs--Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Cultural Anthropology--each of which has slightly different requirements.

  • Ours is one of few programs in the country to provide annual funds for enrolled graduate students in support of their professional development.

  • Please review our detailed guidance before applying.

  • We always welcome interest from committed applicants. Do not hesitate to get in touch with the Director of Graduate Studies and relevant faculty.

  • We do not require and will not consider General Record Examination (GRE) scores at this time.

  • A master’s degree is not required for admission to the doctoral program.

*according to 2018 data from Academic Analytics


 

The Department of Anthropology offers graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy or terminal Master's degrees.

Specializations include subdisciplines of:

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Learn More About Our Graduate Program

The CU Boulder Anthropology Department trains students in three of the four subdisciplines of Anthropology:

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