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217 PhD programmes in New Zealand

Pacific Studies
A Pacific Studies postgraduate degree at the University of Canterbury offers students access to contacts with major research institutes and universities, and opportunities to take part in engaging research across multiple disciplines.

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

PhD in International Business
Get advanced knowledge and skills in managing organisations, people, relationships and activities in a global environment with the PhD in International Business degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

Physics
The Physics course at University of Canterbury aims to understand the behaviour of matter and energy from the scale of subatomic particles to that of the Universe itself.

PhD in Conservation Biology
Enhance your degree and gain specialist skills with postgraduate study in PhD in Conservation Biology at Victoria University of Wellington.

Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences
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.

PhD in Geology
Be part of a PhD in Geology programme at Victoria University of Wellington that is internationally respected for its contributions to the study of volcanology and tectonics and to climate change in New Zealand and Antarctica.

PhD in Urban and Regional Planning
Learn how to shape and improve cities, towns, and regions. Develop the expertise to make our urban and rural environments more functional, sustainable, and appealing with the PhD in Urban and Regional Planning degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering course at University of Canterbury offers you specialised training in research and creative engineering skills.

PhD in Latin
Enhance your command of PhD in Latin and your understanding of the literature and legacy of Rome with advanced study in classics at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Computer Science
Build your knowledge and study the latest developments in computer science. Place yourself at the frontiers of this fast-changing world with a PhD in Computer Science postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Sustainable Engineering Systems
Be part of the environmental sustainability revolution and specialise in the PhD in Sustainable Engineering Systems at Victoria University of Wellington. Learn to design energy and resource efficient systems for the built environment.

Te Ao Māori
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.

PhD in Classical Studies
Build on your undergraduate degree, enhance your CV and expand your mind—explore modern viewpoints on the ancient world with postgraduate PhD in Classical Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Religious Studies
Enhance your understanding of the diverse world of religious beliefs and practices and give your career a boost with a PhD in Religious Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

Bioengineering
Create medical engineering technologies for rehabilitation, therapeutics, and medical informatics with this Bioengineering degree from the University of Canterbury.

PhD in Health Leadership and Management
Become an expert in PhD in Health Leadership and Management at Victoria University of Wellington by developing the skills you need to advance your career in the health sector.

PhD in International Relations
Expand your horizons and enhance your understanding of global challenges and events with advanced study in PhD in International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in English
Experience the intellectual satisfaction of specialised study as a postgraduate student of PhD in English literature at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Software Engineering
Get the skills to write code, and design and use complex algorithms with the PhD in Software Engineering degree at Victoria University of Wellington. Work in teams and get experience with modern project management techniques, like Agile.