PhD Anthropology at Emory University

Programme overview

The PhD in Anthropology covers archaeology, biological anthropology and cultural anthropology, pairing rigorous coursework with a tutorial approach to advanced subjects. Specialisation within cultural or biological subfields and combinations between them are encouraged.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School | Department: Anthropology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Coursework across the three subdisciplines (archaeology, biological and cultural anthropology) plus tutorials in advanced subjects.

Career pathways

Faculty train students for tenure-track positions in cultural and biological anthropology and for non-academic careers; an alumni network is available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Laney Graduate School (all programmes): application through the Laney Graduate School with transcripts from each institution attended (bachelor's degree or equivalent by the first semester), statement of purpose, resume/CV, three letters of recommendation (many programmes allow a fourth), $75 application fee (waivers available), and for some programmes a statement on building collaborative and respectful graduate communities. Programme-specific requirements vary.

Requirements published at faculty level.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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