54 PhD programmes offered by the university

The graduates Engineering Management programme at University of Canterbury apply integrated engineering and business knowledge in a technical environment.

Water Resource Management students at the University of Canterbury learn how to develop innovative and effective methods for the sustainable management of this critical resource in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.

The students in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at University of Canterbury span several research disciplines, including power systems, materials and nanotechnology, communications, acoustics, computational imaging, neural engineering, power electronics, and radio frequency engineering.

The Antarctic Studies course at the University of Canterbury are coordinated by Gateway Antarctica, the Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. 

Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. The Geology course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Big Data! Those two words describe one of the new hot topics in mathematical sciences. The Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences programme at University of Canterbury will give you access to this, and other fast growing areas of computational mathematics and statistics.

This Chemical and Process Engineering programme at University of Canterbury offers a wide variety of research projects and postgraduate courses. This provides you with the opportunity to advance your knowledge and carry out original research in an area that interests you.

Audiology is the scientific study of hearing, and hearing disorders. Audiologists are highly trained professionals dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis, and non-medical management of hearing and balance function. The Audiology programme is offered at University of Canterbury focuses on training professional clinical audiologists.

The Transportation Engineering course from University of Canterbury was established in consultation with the land transport industry and the engineering profession to meet the demand for graduates with advanced skills in Transportation Engineering. 

The values of Aotahi have been modelled on the traditions of Māui-Tikitiki-a-Taranga – the Māori demigod famous for obtaining the knowledge of fire and snaring the sun. The Te Ao Māori programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Studying Spanish at the University of Canterbury offers access to a very rich culture, both ancient and modern.

Knowledge of Latin and Greek as well as of the complex natures of Greek and Roman cultures also develops skills in intellectual rigour, critical analysis, and self-expression – all highly prized qualities in the job market today. The Classics course is offered at the University of Canterbury.

The Microbiology course at University of Canterbury is a broad major, covering bacteria, archaea, eukaryotic microbes and viruses, and environmental, evolutionary, and molecular microbiology.

The Philosophy course from University of Canterbury allows you to delve deeper into fundamental questions of our society.