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.

*according to 2018 data from Academic Analytics.