Overview

Features

The experience of the University of Manitoba Anthropology faculty covers much of the world, from the far North to the tropics, and around the globe from the Americas to Asia.

We maintain a robust focus on research and customize our programs to the strengths and interests of students in close cooperation with graduate studies faculty advisors.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

Gender relations and biocultural interplays between sex, gender, health and wellbeing
The political economy and culture of globalization
The universal concern (across time and space) for food, shelter and livelihood
Human evolution and ecological adaptations
Human responses to disease and biocultural adaptations through time
Cultural groups and their varied responses to health and illness
Patterns of growth, stress and health across the life course
Industrialization and migration for work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

Anthropology View 16 other PhDs in Anthropology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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86

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology, you must have a minimum of:

a Master of Arts degree in anthropology
a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.5 scale), based on the last 60 credit hours (or two full years or equivalent) of university study.

A student will only be considered for admission if a faculty member agrees to act as his/her advisor. Students are encouraged to consult with potential advisors ahead of time.

Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

$100 application fee (non-refundable)
Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
Current CV/resume
Statement of intent
Publication/writing sample of single-authored scholarly writing
Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
Proof of English language proficiency, if required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6280 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6280 CAD / year

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Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

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