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USD 20251

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 30 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Masters Program in Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University offers the student an in-depth exposure to biological anthropology, cultural anthropology and archaeology, providing a solid training in theory, methods, and analysis.  The masters program offers the student the opportunity to put anthropology into practice, to pursue an intellectual quest, and to creatively and critically construct a research program that reflects the student's particular interests.

Students embark on a 30-credit hour course of study that encompasses anthropological theory, seminars in the subfields of anthropology, advanced training in their chosen subfield, topical courses, and quantitative reasoning.  The coursework provides the foundation for the student's independent and original research for a masters thesis, developed under the supervision of department faculty.  Many of our graduate students, based on the skills and knowledge they acquired at Florida Atlantic University, move on to complete their doctoral work at varied institutions.

Graduate students in the Department of Anthropology develop original research projects for their theses.  The masters thesis is a demonstration of the student's facility with synthesizing anthropological theory and methods into a sustained and persuasive examination of a topic important in anthropology.

Biological Anthropology students most often focus their thesis research on issues associated with human evolution and adaptation.  Whether the thesis involves the analysis of actual osteological material from Florida, South America, Africa, or Europe, or involves the analysis of CAT or MRI scans, students acquire excellent, state-of-the-art training in biological anthropology.

Cultural Anthropology thesis research is extraordinarily varied in topical and theoretical direction.  Students have carried out research with local immigrant groups (e.g. Maya, Dominican, Haitian), in South American villages, and on a variety of social issues in the U.S. (e.g. diet, healthcare, the environment).

Archaeological thesis students conduct research in a variety of venues, with diverse materials.  For example, students have focused on issues in the prehistory of south Florida, Ecuador, Cuba, and Mexico, utilizing such materials as ceramics, shell, animal and fish bone, lithics, and settlement patterns.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    51 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    20251

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 30 Waived

    Application Fee
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    15000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate
    Direct Admit – LATAM

     
    Florida Atlantic Excellence Award Up to $3,000 (Spring 2026)

    Undergraduate

    Direct Admit

    Eligibility requirements include: 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 U.S. grading scale, SAT, ACT or CLT scores, and proof of
    English proficiency. Scholarships are competitive and awarded based on merit. No additional scholarship application is required. Students must submit a complete admissions application by these deadlines: Fall: January 15 (priority); March 15 (regular) / Spring: August 15 (priority); October 15 (regular)
    $6,000
    Graduate
    Direct Admit
    Confirm enrollment by 7 November 2025 Florida Atlantic Excellence Award: $1,000 – Spring 2026

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