Overview

Subsequent years are dedicated to research development and thesis writing, with permanent and personalized guidance, and regular presentation and discussion of ongoing work and results in research seminars.

The Anthropology (DANT.ULisboa) course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon welcomes students who wish to develop innovative research using different methodologies, from fieldwork to archival research.

Key facts

DANT.ULisboa professors and PhD students carry out research in several countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe, mainly, but not exclusively, in countries with historical relations with Portugal and in the respective diasporas. Our research privileges theoretically informed ethnographic practice and comparative study, as well as attention to the historicity of social life, the dynamics of power and differentiation and the processes of sociocultural transformation, both past and contemporary.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Postgraduate Studies Seminar

Research Seminar in Anthropology

Research Project in Anthropology

Ethnographic Research Methods

History and Theory of Antrhopology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-04 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Portuguese

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lisbon, Portugal

Disciplines

Anthropology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Holders of Master degrees or legal equivalent in any field in the Social Sciences and Humanities;

Holders of a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent, holders of a relevant academic or scientific curriculum in the fileds aforementioned and that is recognized as attesting to the ability to carry out this cycle of studies.

Holders of a relevant academic or scientific curriculum in the fileds aforementioned and that is recognized as attesting to the ability to carry out this cycle of studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1375 EUR / year

≈ 1375 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1375 EUR / year

≈ 1375 EUR / year

Living costs

Lisbon

Portugal

630 - 1123 EUR / month

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

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