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Ph.D scholarships in New Zealand for International students 2025-2026

Find Ph.D scholarships for international students to study in New Zealand 2025-2026.

Victoria University of Wellington Doctoral Scholarship 2024

These scholarships are intended to encourage and support doctoral study (PhD) at Victoria University of Wellington. To encourage postgraduate research Victoria University of Wellington offers scholarships to those about to begin their doctoral studies. These scholarships are awarded on academic m

Published: 14 May 2024 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 01 Nov 2024

Victoria University of Wellington Doctoral Scholarship Call for Application 2024

These scholarships are intended to encourage and support doctoral study (PhD) at Victoria University of Wellington. History To encourage postgraduate research Victoria University of Wellington offers scholarships to those about to begin their doctoral studies. These scholarships are awarded on

Published: 21 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Value:  $29,500 Deadline: 01 Nov 2024

Published: 21 Feb 2024 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Value: $29,500 Deadline: 01 Mar 2024

University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships for International Students 2024

The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships is now open for applications from suitably qualified students. It is a fully funded scholarship for all students sponsored by the University of Otago.The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at t

Published: 03 Jan 2024 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: Not Specified

University of Auckland 2024 Dean's International Doctoral Scholarship (FMHS), New Zealand

The Dean’s International Doctoral Scholarship (FMHS) was established in 2011 and is funded by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau. The main purpose of the Scholarship is to attract international students of high calibre to pursue thei

Published: 09 Oct 2023 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: Not Specified

Victoria University of Wellington 2023 He Whenua Taurikura Postgraduate Scholarships

Applications are invited for the 2023 He Whenua Taurikura Master's and PhD scholarships. These scholarships are open to students enroling or planning to enrol at any New Zealand university or tertiary institute. The scholarships have been created to encourage and support postgraduate research on

Published: 25 Jan 2023 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 05 Feb 2023

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) New Zealand 2022 The Nicholas Tarling Memorial Phd Scholarship

The Nicholas Tarling Charitable Trust (“the Trust”) intends to provide funds to establish at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) the Nicholas Tarling Memorial PhD Scholarship in Southeast Asia Studies, in memory of Emeritus Professor Nicholas Tarling.  A specialist in the histor

Published: 17 Aug 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: Not Specified

New Zealand Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarships (NZ-GRADS) 2023 for Students from Developing Countries

NZ-GRADS is a PhD scholarship offered to science students from developing countries to complete their PhD at a New Zealand university.

Published: 22 Jul 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 30 Sep 2022

University of Waikato 2022 Doctoral Scholarship (New Zealand)

To support excellence in postgraduate research, up to 75 University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarships will be awarded each year to high-achieving candidates applying for admission to an approved doctoral qualification at the University of Waikato.

Published: 20 Jul 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 30 Sep 2022

Education New Zealand (ENZ) 2022 Global Research Alliance Doctoral Scholarships

New Zealand in support of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA), is pleased to offer a PhD scholarship for students from developing countries. This scholarship offers the possibility for students from developing countries to come to New Zealand to work on research pr

Published: 15 Jul 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 30 Sep 2022

Auckland University of Technology 2022 PhD International Scholarship in Effects of Organic Enrichment in New Zealand

The Department of Environmental Science, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, seeks self-motivated and independently working applicants for a 3.5-year PhD position contributing to a Blue Economy CRC initiative that develops tools for the measurement of the depositional foot print of offsh

Published: 30 May 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 01 Nov 2022

University of Auckland New Zealand 2022 Vice Chancellor Doctoral Scholarships

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) offers Vice Chancellor's Doctoral Scholarships in order to attract highly achieving doctoral research students to AUT and to encourage and stimulate doctoral studies in areas that enhance the University's research capability. From 2020 AUT will offe

Published: 10 May 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 01 Dec 2022

University Of Waikato New Zealand Doctoral Scholarship 2022

Published: 02 May 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 31 May 2022

Auckland University Of Technology 2022 Doctoral Scholarships in New Zealand

Auckland University of Technology offers Doctoral Scholarships in order to attract highly achieving doctoral research students to AUT and to encourage and stimulate doctoral studies in areas that enhance the University's research capability. The University awards scholarships to high achieving c

Published: 02 May 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 15 Jul 2022

Fully Funded University of Otago New Zealand 2022 Doctoral Scholarship

The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago. The Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, are welcome to apply.

Published: 04 Feb 2022 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: Not Specified

Fully-funded University of Waikato New Zealand 2021 International PhD Studentships

Fully-funded International PhD Studentships 2021 is offered for PhD degree in the field of School of Science.  The deadline for the sending your application is Always Open. This scholarship is provided by University of Waikato and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Fully Funded . Th

Published: 16 Nov 2021 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: Not Specified

Fully Funded University of Otago NewZealand 2022 Doctoral Scholarships

University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships 2021 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Philosophy. The deadline for the sending your application is Always Open. This scholarship is provided by University of Otago and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Domestic fee waiver and stipend of

Published: 02 Nov 2021 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: Not Specified

Victoria University of Wellington 2021 Susan Price Scholarships in New Zealand

Victoria University of Wellington - Susan Price Scholarships in New Zealand 2021 is offered for Masters, PhD degree in the field of Education, Humanities. The deadline for the sending your application is 01 Nov 2021. This scholarship is provided by Victoria University of Wellington and the value of

Published: 14 Oct 2021 Type: PhD Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 01 Nov 2021

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Doctoral programmes for international students

Find out about gaining a PhD from the University of Auckland.

International PhD students pay the same fees as domestic students*

The annual fee in 2023 is NZ$7,659.60 (just under US$5,000**).

We are New Zealand’s leading research-led university. We are ranked among the top 100 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2024, and offer PhD studies in nearly 100 subjects.

The University of Auckland has earned a global reputation for academic excellence and a supportive student environment. Our outstanding supervisors give you the freedom and encouragement to develop your ideas in a supportive, inspiring environment. Enjoy the Auckland lifestyle, which is ranked third in the world in the 2019 Mercer Quality of Living Rankings.

You will have access to excellent research facilities and the library’s extensive resources. You can count on the support of student services including:

• The School of Graduate Studies
• International Student Advisers
• Postgraduate Students’ Association
• Career Development and Employment Services

Most importantly, you will publish research and gain a qualification that can stand with the best in the world, making you proud to say that you studied at the University of Auckland.

Other benefits for international PhD students:

• Your dependent children are classified as domestic students and can attend New Zealand’s primary and secondary schools at the same subsidised rate as New Zealand children.
• Your spouse or partner is eligible for an open work permit valid for the duration of your PhD programme.
• As a PhD student you have unlimited work rights under the terms of your student visa.
• On completion of your PhD, you can apply for a three year post-study work visa through Immigration New Zealand.

*A New Zealand government funding scheme enables the University of Auckland to offer PhD study to international students for the same tuition fees as New Zealand PhD students. To be eligible, students must reside in New Zealand for the duration of their doctoral programme. However, students may undertake research activities and conferences overseas during their doctoral programme for a cumulative total of no more than 12 months.

**Exchange rate at 1 April 2022: NZ$1.00 = US$0.69.

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Scholarships, loans and funding Check what scholarships are available for international PhD students.

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University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship

Value Up to $30,000 per year for up to 36 months + domestic tuition fees and Student Services Levy

Study level(s) Postgraduate (Research)

Subject area(s) Arts, Business / Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Māori & Indigenous Studies, Science, Social Sciences, Environment

Doctoral application process

Before you submit a formal application to enrol, be sure to read the doctoral application process .

Eligibility

The University of Waikato Doctoral Scholarship was established to support excellence in postgraduate research. No set number are available each year.

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How to Apply

It is only possible to apply for this Scholarship as part of the Doctoral application to enrol. Before you submit a formal application to enrol, be sure to read the doctoral application process .

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