The graduate program in anthropology is designed to prepare students for careers in research and teaching, especially with an emphasis on specializations in the anthropology of Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. Our graduate program covers the four subfields of anthropology: archaeology, biological anthropology/bioarchaeology, cultural/medical anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. The graduate enrollment of approximately thirty graduate students assures a close tutorial relationship with faculty and ample student opportunities for field research, lab research, and publishing.
Master of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University
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Master of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University
International students can study the Anthropology at Vanderbilt University at its main campus in Nashville, 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 university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2026.
About Master of Anthropology
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University
Entry Requirements
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Language Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS)
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 88
Fee Information
Application Fee 95
How to Apply
You may start a Graduate School application for one of the following degrees: PhD, MA, MS, MFA in Creative Writing, and MLAS. For any other degree not listed above, please begin looking at the list of disciplines and majors offered through Vanderbilt University.
Applicants with bachelor's or comparable non-U.S. degrees may apply to the Graduate School.
Master of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
United States of America, Nashville