Overview

Key Facts

The Anthropology program at Purdue University offers both MS and PhD programs. We offer broad training to prepare students for diverse career options. We are deeply involved with Purdue’s strategic initiatives on “Engaging Global Grand Challenges”. The main focus areas are:

Applied Anthropology and Public Engagement
Ecological and Environmental Anthropology
Health and Well-Being
Identity, Heritage, and Social Justice
Science and Technology

To complement your Anthropology education, students can link with Engineering, Technology, Health Sciences, Agriculture, and/or Purdue’s numerous Interdisciplinary Programs and Research Centers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Anthropology and Public Engagement

Ecological and Environmental Anthropology

Health and Well-Being

Identity, Heritage, and Social Justice

Science and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts

Recommendation Letters

Academic Statement of Purpose

Personal History Statement

Writing Sample

Provisional PhD Research Topic

Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29194 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28794 USD / year

≈ 28794 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9718 USD / year

≈ 9718 USD / year

Living costs

West Lafayette

United States

1096 - 1774 USD / month

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