Master of Anthropology at University of Idaho

International students can study the Anthropology at University of Idaho on the Moscow campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the Moscow campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2026.

About Master of Anthropology

Dig into the past and present of humankind.

Whether you want to study people who lived long ago or examine cultures of today, this program provides the advanced graduate training and research experiences you need to pursue a professional career in the field of anthropology.

As a student in this program, you will complete coursework, seminars and directed studies in general anthropology, archaeology, physical anthropology and ethnology. You will also lead independent research and complete a thesis.

Department research specialties include historical archaeology, prehistoric Plateau archaeology, archaeological conservation and stabilization, Plateau Indian ethnography, contemporary American culture, human evolution, and indigenous peoples of South America.

Graduate students have opportunities to work alongside faculty in the field and in the university's Laboratory of Anthropology on archaeological digs, archival research, and artifact and preservation projects.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Anthropology at University of Idaho

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to U.S. bachelor’s degree. If your GPA meets the minimum admission requirements, the department of major will determine if your overall academic record and test scores meet department requirements.

Note: If you do not meet the minimum 3.00 GPA, your application can be considered for admission if you:

Earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits.

Worked in the program specific profession for 5+ years.
Obtained a letter of support from a faculty member in the department.
Wrote a detailed statement/essay describing your professional experience and potential to succeed academically

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Anthropology

With this degree, you could become a/an:

Analyst
Applied anthropologist
Archaeologist
Archivist
Conservator
Cultural anthropologist
Curator
Ecologist
Educator/Teacher/Professor
Forensic scientist
Health services provider
Market researcher
Museum exhibit designer
Park guide/ranger
Physical anthropologist
Project evaluator
Researcher

Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

Students must submit:

An international application for admission.
$70 application fee (nonrefundable).
Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from your secondary school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission. External examination reports should be provided when applicable.
Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
An official TOEFL score or equivalent.
Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English. To find more information about the University of Idaho’s policy on academic transcripts and certified translations see the Transcripts and Translations Document.
A statement of your activities if you've had a gap in education.

Please note: Students applying after the deadlines above or with incomplete files by these deadlines can still be considered for admission if they have their educational credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service. There are five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

Master of Anthropology at University of Idaho

University of Idaho

United States of America, Aberdeen