The Ph.D. in Anthropology is for you if you already have a broad factual and theoretical background in anthropology and are interested in deepening your knowledge and expanding your career opportunities. With a doctorate from one of the top anthropology schools in the country, you can work in a variety of settings, including - but not limited to - academia. As an anthropologist with an understanding of human behavior and future outlooks, you can apply your knowledge to work closely with communities and work toward resolving key societal challenges. With strengths in archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology and sociocultural anthropology, the Ph.D. program also offers opportunities for minors in subfields such as ecological or medical anthropology.
Which department am I in?
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(7 Semesters)
Tuition fees
$35,012.00 (29,54,101)
per year
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment - $600 and Living Expenses - Housing and Food - $16,800.
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Main Campus
Tucson ,,
Tucson,
Arizona,
AZ 85721, West, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Admissions Requirements:
We offer a two-year Master's program in Applied Archaeology. For all other subfields you will need to apply to the PhD program. If you do not have a Master's degree you will earn it on the way to the PhD.
GPA 3.5 (recommended)
TOEFL 550 for paper-based exam or 79 for internet-based exam.
Optional: GRE 90+% Verbal (recommended), we do sometimes accept lower percentages.
Writing Sample (required)
2 letters of recommendation
On-line application (Graduate College) including statement of purpose
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.