Studying at the University of Vienna
derknopfdruecker.com

Evolutionary Anthropology (master's programme)

From fossils to the present day: The master's programme in Evolutionary Anthropology enables you to investigate how evolution has shaped human anatomy, behaviour and susceptibility to disease. You will adopt an interdisciplinary approach – ranging from hominid evolution to human ecology and life history – and use modern quantitative methods to analyse data.

What is it about?

During the master's programme in Evolutionary Anthropology, you will address scientific questions concerning Homo sapiens and its ancestors – from both biological and bioarchaeological perspectives. You will combine findings from palaeontology, primatology, behaviour and ecology with quantitative analyses, and critically examine current controversies in anthropology. You will plan and carry out studies independently, undertake practical work in the laboratory, with fossil specimens or in the field, and apply advanced biometric and statistical methods. Depending on your specialisation, you will deepen your knowledge in two areas, such as:

  • Human Evolution
  • Human Behavioural Biology
  • Human Ecology
  • Human Life History
  • Quantitative Methods in Anthropology and Biometrics
derknopfdruecker.com

Insight into the course content

How is my degree programme structured? You can see a list of the course contents here:

Facts and figures

  • 96 students
    in total
    There were 18 graduates in the past academic year.
    Info about the calculation
    Data updated November 2025
  • 6.2 semester
    average study duration
    Info about the calculation
    Data updated November 2025
  • Appropriate 3.3
    level of difficulty of the degree programme
    This is how graduates rate their degree programmes. You can find the results in the Graduation Survey.
    Data updated 2025
  • € 3,523
    average gross monthly income 3 years after graduation
    What career paths are available after graduation? Answers in the Graduate Tracking.
    Data updated 2025

What can you expect after your studies?

Continue studying or start your career straight away? After completing your masters programme, all paths are open to you. Whether you decide to pursue a doctoral/PhD degree or take the plunge into the world of work, the possibilities are endless. The following overview shows you what options you have and where you can find the right support.

Ian Ehm

Career profiles

  • Which careers are possible after this degree?

    Depending on your specialisation, you can apply the competencies you have acquired in the following areas:

    • Research and teaching
    • Museums and collections
    • Science management
    • Excavation planning, processing and management
    • Medical and pharmaceutical research and data analysis
    • Public administration and consultancy
    Ian Ehm

You have further questions?

StudiesServiceCenter

Do you have any questions about graduating? The StudiesServiceCenter Life Sciences will be happy to help! 

To the StudiesServiceCenter

To top

What else should you know?