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Bachelor of Science in Archaeological Studies with Concentration in Cultural Anthropology University of Wisconsin-La Crosse University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, USA

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USD 19516

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 25

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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73

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Archaeology is a discipline that studies the human past through the material remains that people left behind, such as artifacts, human burials or ancient ruins.Archaeologists gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be human and apply their knowledge to help solve problems of today.

The archaeological studies major at UWL is among the top comprehensive undergraduate programs in archaeology in the United States and the only one in the Midwest. The uniqueness of our program lies in the fact that it is an interdisciplinary major that integrates a holistic anthropological approach, regional course offerings and a variety of study abroad experiences, a broad exposure to multiple methodological specialties, cutting edge technologies applied to archaeological research, and practical training in the applied field of cultural resource management (CRM) industry.

Cultural Anthropology Emphasis

The cultural anthropology emphasis major at UWL is designed for students interested in learning more about cross-cultural international issues, and pursuing careers that address social problems at both local and global scales. Cultural anthropologists work to build trust with people and to help people understand the benefits of diversity; we value people's insight and see change as a process that requires input from multiple groups; and we know that context matters: just because a problem was solved in one way with one group does not mean that the same solution will work with other groups with different histories, politics, and beliefs.  

Our program applies holistic, cross-cultural, and comparative perspectives to the study of human diversity, and teaches students the concepts, theories, and methods used to understand contemporary peoples and cultures based upon others’ rationales.

We provide our students with a variety of courses that focus on people's diverse practices, as well as courses that give students insight on the peoples and cultures found in a number of regions around the world.

We encourage our students to study abroad in short-term and long-term programs, and our students have conducted research and internships around the world, often with university research funding.

Our students graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to work in diverse environments in the US, and to recognize the ways that our own beliefs and practices here in the US are just as cultural as others’ beliefs and practices around the world.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, May 2025, Jun 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    73 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19516

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 25

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    6963 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    International Engagement Scholarship - "I-Engage"

    Every semester International Education & Engagement allocates money to students who are greatly involved in educating others about their home country/culture or who wish to study abroad while maintaining a high GPA. The money for these scholarships comes from the Student Association and the UW System Fund. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who pay out-of-state tuition (for international students) or to encourage international awareness (for domestic students).

    Focus: Develop intercultural understanding and communication through participating in campus and community events

    Scholarship Awards: Varies

    Application Deadlines:

    Fall Semester: December      Spring Semester: May

    Note: Applications will be accepted starting two weeks prior to the application deadline. 

    Other Scholarships & Financial Opportunities

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for New International Students

    • Students can apply for this scholarship after they receive an offer of admission, as long as they have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale. (in Vietnam, this would be a 7 on a 10-point scale). The scholarship amount is up to USD $5,000, and it’s renewable each year as long as the student maintains a UW-La Crosse GPA of 3.0.
      • UWL Admissions will notify eligible accepted students of the application process in their acceptance email.

    UW-La Crosse Foundation Scholarships (available annually)

    • Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria. We recommend searching by keywords such as “international”, the student’s academic program, and other characteristics that describe them https://uwlax.academicworks.com/. Scholarship applications are typically due by February 1 to be awarded for the following year. Admitted students apply for these scholarships now, and they will be awarded in Fall 2024.

    On-Campus Employment

    • International students can work up to 20 hours per week, but many work fewer hours depending on their class schedule and availability. Most positions pay between USD $9-12 
    • Two example opportunities include:
      • A position as a Resident Assistant in one of our residence halls. Compensation is paid in the form of free housing, and meals.
      • A great job opportunity is to work in dining services. They pay an estimated USD $12 per hour, including a free meal with each shift, and give students an additional USD $100 on their meal plan.

    UW-La Crosse Scholarship Resource Center 

    • For additional scholarship resources for international student

    Funding for U.S. Study by the Institute of International Education.

     

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