News for Students
at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology
Find study-related information, deadlines and event announcements below. Public announcements, events and insights into the activities of our department can be found on the general News page.
Starting Your Studies at the Department
You can find all the information you need about starting your studies at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, required courses, and getting settled during your first few days on the following page:
Summer semester 2026
Can anthropology save the world?
In the summer semester of 2026, the departmental research seminar (Prof. Catherine Whittaker) will follow the motto ‘Crossover—inter.trans.undisciplined anthropology’.
Markus Lindner
Colloquium Americanum
At the Colloquium Americanum, guests present their current research and projects relating to the Americas and invite participants to discuss them.
Your own project.
The application period for the MA in Social and Cultural Anthropology for the 2026/27 winter semester is now open. Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2026. For more information, please visit:
Study in Frankfurt and in Paris - apply now!
The application period for the MA in Anthropology and its Franco-German Perspectives for the 2026/27 winter semester is now open. Applications will be accepted until June 15, 2026. For more information, please visit:
Winter semester 2025/26
Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Opening HoursMonday to Thursday 10:00 – 14:00 p.m.
- Visitor AddressDepartment of Social and Cultural Anthropology Westend CampusIG Farben BuildingNorbert-Wollheim-Platz 1 60323 Frankfurt am MainRoomIG 551 (Office)