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PhD Anthropology at Brandeis University

Brandeis University, United States

Programme overview

Our doctoral degree program will give you the intensive training you need to become a professional anthropologist or archaeologist, either within the academy or outside it. We emphasize comparative studies, theoretical grounding and ethnographic and archaeological fieldwork.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Social Policy  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Waltham, MA, United States

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Entry requirements

Graduate (PhD) admission requirements published by Brandeis Graduate Admissions: bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. or international institution, transcripts, letters of recommendation, résumé, statement of purpose; GRE optional; online application.

USD 59,600 a year (2026-27). School of Social Sciences and Social Policy in-residence PostBac, Master's and PhD band (9 months), listed for Anthropology, History, Sociology and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Tuition only; excludes fees, health insurance and living expenses. Source

PhD admission is for Fall 2027.

PhD deadlines: Round 1 December 1 (Chemistry, Psychology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry and Biophysics); Round 2 January 15 (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Social Policy, History). The Fall 2027 application opens in mid-October; online application fee $75 unless waived.

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