Overview

Anthropology from Leipzig University offers intensive training in Anthropology's thematic subtopics, a strong research focus, and regional specialization.

Quick Facts:

It is of particular importance to us to give our students didactically sound input. Our classes are taught in small groups which allows frequent individual feedback and the development of core competencies such as writing skills for publishable articles, grant applications, or public services.
Leipzig University is a recognized hub for innovative research in the field of globalization and transregional studies. The Institute of Anthropology significantly contributes to this research strength with a number of projects that won competitive funding. The main research foci are technology and citizenship, social justice and rights, food security and people’s relationship to land, neoliberal governance and entrepreneurship, migration as well as ecological transformations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture and Technology

Anthropology and Communication

Current Debates in Anthropology

Advanced Research Methods

Research/internship/overseas semester

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leipzig, Germany

Disciplines

Anthropology View 10 other Masters in Anthropology in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, or other college degree with related anthropological themes, or comparable degree in humanities, cultural studies, or social science.

English: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): Level B2, UNIcert II, or another equivalent documentation.

In order to properly be accepted at our master's program, you must successfully complete an aptitude exam. This consists of a 30-minute interview, which consists of:

10-minute presentation (topic is up to the applicant)

a follow up 10-minute discussion

10-minute exchange regarding current and future research interested topics of the student.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Leipzig

Germany

720 - 1047 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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