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PhD Anthropology and Education at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Anthropology and Education requires a minimum of 75 graduate credits, at least 45 through TC registration, culminating in an original field-research dissertation.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: International and Transcultural Studies  |  Duration: Minimum 75 credits; dissertation requires one or two years of field research  |  Intake: Summer, Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Major courses (42 points) in anthropology, research methods and statistics (15), education and related areas (18) and electives (15). Certification requires an overall B+ average and written examinations; a dissertation proposal is defended orally before field research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Teachers College Columbia applicants: online application with statement of purpose and resume, transcripts for all coursework, English proficiency results if applicable, $75 application fee, two letters of recommendation, GRE General Test optional, interview for finalists only. Summer/Fall 2027 deadline December 1, 2026.

Intake: Summer, Fall

Duration: Minimum 75 credits; dissertation requires one or two years of field research

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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