How long does a PhD take in NZ?

three to four years
A New Zealand doctorate normally takes three to four years of full-time research to complete. Part-time options can take longer, but aren’t available to candidates on a student visa (this will restrict you to four years of study).

How do I get a PhD at University of Canterbury?

Apply for PhD programme through myUC completing the online application and uploading the supporting documents. Note: In your proposed study, the supervisor details and evidence of contact with the supervisor, where they include their availability must be attached to the application.

Do you get paid to do a PhD NZ?

Doctoral stipends are increasing for 2021 to $28,500 p.a. (plus domestic fees), with the possibility of a six-month extension. There will be an annual cost-of-living adjustment to the doctoral stipend.

Why study at the University of Canterbury?

The University of Canterbury has been making a difference to people’s lives and to society for nearly 150 years. At UC we strive to produce doctoral and PhD graduates who make an impact in a changing world – Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora. “Ideas of place have always been fundamental to understanding human experience.

What qualifications do you need to do a PhD in NZ?

Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master’s degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications). Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University.

Why study a PhD in Aotearoa New Zealand?

There are many benefits for international students studying towards a PhD in Aotearoa New Zealand, such as the possibility to work while studying, apply for a work visa once graduated, pay domestic student fees, and school and work benefits for your partner and children.

Why study a PhD at UC?

At UC you can complete a PhD in over 70 subjects, joining over 1,000 students from more than 60 nations. A PhD involves extensive, sustained, and original research in your chosen subject, with the results being presented in a thesis that will contribute to intellectual knowledge of the field.