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PhD Anthropology at Princeton University

Princeton University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Anthropology prepares students for teaching and original research in sociocultural anthropology, bringing anthropological concepts and findings to cross-disciplinary scholarship and public policy. The PhD is the final degree of the graduate programme.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

What you will study

Two academic years (four semesters) of coursework precede the PhD qualifying examination, followed by dissertation field research and writing of a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School PhD programme requirements (Department of Anthropology): application deadline December 15 for Fall 2027 entry; GRE General Test: Not Accepted. Sample of written work, 25 double-spaced pages maximum. Entering students are very strongly advised to have prior training in sociocultural anthropology (a master's degree and/or undergraduate coursework, not necessarily a full major). Graduate School requirements for all applicants: a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent); application fee $90; three letters of recommendation; academic statement of purpose; resume/CV; transcripts. Applicants whose primary language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores (the Graduate School sets no minimum score; departments may). The Graduate School does not require interviews.

Intake: Fall 2027

Duration: 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission

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