Academic Programs
We offer general education and specialized training in the field of anthropology. Learn more about our programs below.
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Graduate Admissions
Learn more about deadlines and requirements for our Ph.D. program.
Anthropology Major
Our major covers relevant, insightful topics and pairs well with many fields of study.
Research Strength. Global Impact.
Our faculty members have research strengths in several areas of study. They are also actively involved in research projects at field sites around the world.
Browse a map of locations where UConn anthropology researchers work across the globe.
News and Events
Department News
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Julie KnoepflerThe UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Julie Knoepfler Entry into program: 2024 What are your research interests? Archaeobotany, Southwest […]
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Urvi KaulThe UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Urvi Kaul Program Entrance: 2021 What are your research interests? Genetics, Epigenetics, Decolonial […]
- Graduate Student Spotlight: Brady KelseyThe UConn Department of Anthropology is home to a diverse community of graduate students studying a variety of subfields. Continue reading to learn more about their favorite parts of their research, why they became interested in anthropology, and fun facts about them! Brady Kelsey Entry into program: 2020 Where are you/will you be conducting your […]
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Anthropology in the News
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The UConn Department of Anthropology studies the diversity of human experience across time and space.
Our faculty share an interest in the holistic study of humans and a curiosity about the varieties of human experience. Together we offer students valuable insights into the past, contemporary, and future world and the challenges we face today.