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217 PhD programmes in New Zealand

Biological Sciences
This Biological Sciences programme at University of Canterbury is broad and flexible, allowing students to study multiple aspects of the biological sciences or take on an interdisciplinary approach.

PhD in Asian Studies
Take advantage of the wide range of cultures and disciplines you can pursue in postgraduate PhD in Asian Studies at Victoria University of Wellington and dig deeper into the area that most interests you.

Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
Graduate with the skills you need to be able to perform, compose or teach at a high professional level with this Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition program from 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 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 Chinese
Enrich your understanding of China’s ancient culture, literature and society, and enhance your command of the PhD in Chinese language at Victoria University of Wellington.

Chemical and Process Engineering
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.

Medical Physics
Medical Physics applies the concepts and methods of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The Medical Physics course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Physics
Develop an in-depth understanding of energy and matter with postgraduate study in Physics at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Economics
Develop advanced theoretical knowledge and technical ability in PhD in Economics and gain the skills you need for independent research at Victoria University of Wellington.

European Studies
The European Studies programme at University of Canterbury is focused around the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE), which provides unique training and development opportunities for postgraduate students seeking careers in trade, foreign affairs, and policy.

Fire Engineering
The Fire Engineering degree at University of Canterbury is open to graduates from relevant branches of engineering, and covers all aspects of fire safety in buildings and other structures, human safety, and risk assessment.

PhD in Education
Advance your understanding of education and gain specialist knowledge in your area of interest with a Education postgraduate study 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.

Journalism
The Journalism course at University of Canterbury is aimed at preparing graduates for a career in print, broadcast, and online journalism and other communication industries.

PhD in Geography
Deepen your knowledge of the relationships between people, place and the environment with postgraduate study in human PhD in Geography at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
Take your knowledge and understanding of the central concepts of PhD in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations at Victoria University of Wellington to the next level.

Human Interface Technology
The Human Interface Technology programme at University of Canterbury is designed so students from a variety of disciplines can undertake research in this field.

Biotechnology
Courses during the Biotechnology programme at University of Canterbury are taught by leading national and visiting international researchers.

Psychology
Psychology at University of Canterbury is the scientific study of behaviour and associated biological, cognitive, and social processes in humans and other animals. It is a rapidly developing field touching on all aspects of human life.