Department of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology is one of Europe's largest anthropological research establishments with an academic staff of 80 (including PhD students) and approximately 550 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research

The Department of Anthropology represents a broad approach to anthropology. This diversity is expressed in regional foci, theoretical orientation and methodology, and results in a dynamic practice of anthropology, acutely aware of its own traditions and upcoming societal challenges.

Read more about the research at the Department of Anthropology

Studies

Each semester we welcome between 60 and 70 international students (guest students and exchange students) who enroll for courses at our Department.

On these pages, you can read more about the different possibilities for studying at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen.