Dr. Laura Fortunato

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Fortunato is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow at Magdalen College. She has a strong interdisciplinary background with formal training in biology and anthropology. Laura completed her undergraduate degree in biological sciences at the University of Padova in 2003 and graduated with MRes and PhD degrees in anthropology from University College London in 2004 and 2009, respectively. From 2010 to 2013, she was an Omidyar Fellow at the Santa Fe Institute, an independent research center that integrates various scientific fields. Her research focuses on understanding the evolution of human social and cultural behavior, particularly examining kinship, marriage systems, and social complexity. Laura has received funding from various organizations including the UCL Graduate School and the National Science Foundation for her research endeavors. She has published extensively in notable journals and edited volumes in the field of evolutionary anthropology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.