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.
PhD in Anthropology at Vanderbilt University
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PhD in Anthropology at Vanderbilt University
The Anthropology at Vanderbilt University is a PhD program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Nashville, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 23, 2026.
About PhD in Anthropology
Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in 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.
PhD in Anthropology at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
United States of America, Nashville