2 Best Anthropology Programs in Germany

There are 2 Anthropology programs in Germany, spread across 2 universities — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Heidelberg University and Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main.

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1Bachelor's Degree

QS World #80 #5 in Germany Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Anthropology

Heidelberg University — The Bachelor's degree in Anthropology at Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg offers a comprehensive understanding of human societies, cultures, and their development th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Anthropology

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2Master's Degree

#39 in Germany Germany

Anthropology and its Franco-German Perspectives

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main — The Master's degree in Anthropology and its Franco-German Perspectives at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main offers students a unique opportunity to imm...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Winter semesterIntake

Anthropology

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How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Heidelberg University at #80 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,425,915 citations).

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 1 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Anthropology in Germany?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80) and Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main (#39 in Germany) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does an Anthropology course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Anthropology courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Anthropology courses in Germany?

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, with 1, ahead of Heidelberg University (1).

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