Key information Duration Full-time — 48 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting August 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
Language English Delivered On Campus Campus Location Montréal, Canada Disciplines Anthropology Environmental Sciences Overview The Anthropology - Neotropical Environment program is offered at McGill University. Unique Program Features The program is very selective and admits a small number of highly qualified applicants with each intake. As such, students in the program benefit from a lively and nurturing intellectual environment in addition to close supervision by Faculty members; Students make original contributions to research in socio-cultural anthropology, archaeology, and medical anthropology in the form of a doctoral thesis; The program offers fieldwork-based doctoral training for students wishing to concentrate on different geographic areas (including Africa, Latin America, Europe, North America, and Asia). Programme Structure Courses include: Theory Proseminar in Anthropology PhD Comprehensive Examination PhD Proposal Defence Tropical Biology and Conservation Environmental Policy Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3.0 GRE: Required English requirements TOEFL iBT: 86 IELTS: 6.5 General requirements An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA English-language proficiency Tuition Fees International: 18,752 AUD / year (≈ 18,604 CAD / year) Domestic: 3,050 AUD / year (≈ 3,026 CAD / year) Living costs Montréal, Canada: 1,083–1,773 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.


