Anthropology (MA or PhD)
The MA and the PhD in Anthropology are awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is available with or without a thesis.
UI General Catalog Description
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).
Estimated costs of attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.
Estimated Costs of Attendance
Application deadlines
- Fall semester—January 1
- Spring semester—not offered
- Summer session—not offered
Application procedures
For these degree programs, you will need to send some application materials
to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions, which
handles Graduate College applications.
Materials to send to the department:
- Your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
- A brief statement of interest or intent regarding why graduate study in our program is desired
- Three
(3) Letters
of Recommendation*
- A
writing sample (preferably a research paper)
- A
copy of your master's thesis (if applying to the PhD program
directly)
- An Application
for Graduate Awards*
Materials to send to Admissions:
- A second set of your official academic records/transcripts (current and former UI students do not need to provide UI transcripts)
- Your official GRE General Test scores from the Educational Testing Service (the University's institutional code is 6681)
- International students may also be required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to comply with the university's English Language Requirements.
- Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.
Apply
If you Apply
Online, the $60 application fee ($100 for international students) is payable by Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. If
you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download
and Print an Application* and pay the fee by check or money order
in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."
Contact information
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