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 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

9 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anthropology View 17 other PhDs in Anthropology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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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

Tuition Fee

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International

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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