Study Anthropology in Germany (2026/27)

Anthropology in Germany

Anthropology programs in Germany provide international students with a deep understanding of humanity’s cultural, social, and biological diversity, studied in a country whose own history spans from prehistoric archaeological sites to complex modern multiculturalism. These English-taught programs explore the breadth of the discipline—cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and biological anthropology—while emphasizing interdisciplinary methods that integrate sociology, history, and environmental studies. Students learn to conduct ethnographic fieldwork, analyze material culture, interpret social structures, and investigate human evolution, often gaining hands-on experience through excavations, museum research, and community-based projects.

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Application Deadlines

Numerus Clausus

NC-Free

Best-ranked German Universities in Anthropology

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Ranking Criteria

Social Sciences & ManagementAnthropology

University of Tübingen

2 programs

51-100

University of Cologne

1 program

101-200

Heidelberg University

1 program

Fees & Costs

German Students

Degree

Tuition Fee

Bachelor

No tuition fees

Master

0 - 4,740 euros (per semester)

Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

Deadlines

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Anthropology study programs in Germany.

Non-EU Students

Winter Semester

Summer Semester

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses
Master	31 May	15 July
Bachelor	15 July	No courses

Master

Admission-restricted courses

31 May

Admission-free courses

15 July

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

No courses

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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