About Master’s Program,
At the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, we take a comparative, cross-cultural and cross-specific perspective to understand human beings. We consider how humans evolved, how they shape — and are shaped by — their culture, and we seek to understand the records they have left behind. Our students are curious and driven to understand the world around them. And the research options are boundless for students accepted into this thesis-based program, boasting both a socio-cultural stream (anthropology and militarization, medical anthropology, sustainability, urban anthropology) and a biological anthropology stream (conservation, human osteology, population genetics, primatology, paleoanthropology).
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
GPA Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system
- A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent is required for a master’s program
- A master’s degree in most cases is required for admission to a doctoral program
If your first language is not English, you may fulfill the language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
Master’s Funding Coverage,
The University of Calgary is very proud of its graduate student awards program. In addition to recognizing academic achievement, scholarships are important in helping to bridge the gap between the rising cost of attending university and limited student income. Attracting top national and international students to the University of Calgary continues to be a very high priority.
We are extremely pleased that our donors share our commitment to graduate student awards, and we appreciate the financial support offered by all of our valued donors.
Full-time students registered in a graduate degree program at the University of Calgary are eligible for awards and financial assistance.
Scholarship information and application instructions are found on the graduate award website and through the searchable awards database at grad.ucalgary.ca/awards.
Additional information is available from your program. Because the award list is published a considerable time before the opening of the session, the university reserves the right to make whatever changes circumstances may require, including cancellation or addition of particular awards.
Application Requirement,
Unofficial transcripts
Official transcripts
Curriculum vitae
Reference letters
Study proposal
Writing sample
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2025
Application Fee,
A non-refundable application fee for each application to a graduate degree program. $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents, $145 for international students with a study permit.