202 Master's Programs in Archaeology in Europe

Top universities for Archaeology in Europe

Ranked by how many archaeology programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• University of York (20)
• University of Southampton (7)
• University of Bamberg (7)
• University of Aberdeen (6)
• Leiden University (6)
• University of Exeter, England (6)
• University of Oxford (5)
• University of Reading (5)
• Heidelberg University (5)
• Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry (5)

January intake in Europe

3 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Archaeology MA — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Archaeology MSc — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Archaeology MRes — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Archaeology in Europe: common questions

How many archaeology programs are there in Europe?

202 archaeology masters programs at 87 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a archaeology degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in archaeology in Europe is 12,000 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 280 USD and 29,131 USD a year.

Can I study archaeology in Europe in English?

Yes — 71% of the archaeology programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (143 of 202).

Are any of these archaeology programs available online?

4 of the 202 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.