Overview

Learn first-hand from faculty with a wide range of expertise who conduct research in countries such as India, Paraguay, South Africa, Japan, Cuba and Madagascar.

Join the student society to bring awareness to various topics in sociology and anthropology or consider a semester abroad to experience and study other cultures.

Anthropology Graduate Career Outcomes

From public service employment to international development work across the world to doctoral research, Anthropology program of University of Guelph empowers you to pursue a variety of inter-disciplinary careers.

Here are a few careers our graduates successfully pursue:

Conservationist
Community Development Worker
Cultural Resource Management
Archaeologist
Foreign Aid Worker
Foreign Service Officer
Forensic Scientist
Museum Curator
Policy Analyst
Social Worker
Educator

Why Anthropology?

Study global cultures and what it means to be human.

In the Anthropology program you will learn how to critically analyze human behaviour and cultural patterns, leading to a better understanding of modern societal problems. Using these skills and knowledge you'll be well-equipped to have an impact on contemporary, historical, social and global issues.

Students in the ANTH program may also be interested in studying Sociology, International Development Studies, or other majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology

Public Anthropology

Regional Ethnography

Engaging Anthropological Theory

Kinship, Family, and Power
Community Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Anthropology View 66 other Bachelors in Anthropology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Required Courses

English
5 additional courses

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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

37176 CAD / year

≈ 37176 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7813 CAD / year

≈ 7813 CAD / year

Additional Details

Local: $7814

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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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Available Scholarships

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