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PhD Anthropology at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Anthropology offers a PhD with a PhD Program Guide, coursework, mentored teaching and departmental and university grants.

Faculty: Division of the Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Anthropology  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Graduate study includes departmental courses, a mentored teaching component and funding through department and university grants.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme (AY2027 matriculation): applications due 1 Dec 2026, 11:59 pm Central. Materials: unofficial transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample (preferably 6,000 words or fewer), a candidate statement of up to 1,500 words on dissertation research interests and fit, CV and application fee (waivers available). Official TOEFL or IELTS if required under the University English Proficiency Policy. GRE is not required and not considered.

Intake: Autumn

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