Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D. | University of Waikato | Hamilton, New Zealand
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Doctor of Philosophy

36 months
Duration
6800 NZD/year
6800 NZD/year
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About

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy at University of Waikato is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. 

Overview

A PhD Doctor of Philosophy at University of Waikato can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component.

Features 

  • The research, which must be the candidate's own work, is written up as a thesis, and may include papers published or intended to be published. 
  • The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no course work for this degree.

Programme Structure

Research

  • All applicants for PhD or Doctoral study will need to go through the Higher Research Degrees Application Process. 
  • You are welcome to apply without having settled on a topic and a supervisory panel. 
  • However, the selection process is competitive and you are more likely to be successful if a potential supervisor supports your application.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • The first day of any month from February to November

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify to enrol for the PhD, an applicant must

  • have qualified for the award of a New Zealand bachelors degree with honours or master's degree,1 in a field relevant to the proposed research with at least second class honours (first division) or distinction, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
  • have qualified for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed reseach, or
  • have enrolled for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research and demonstrated that they are able to transfer to the PhD, or
  • have passed qualifying papers at a satisfactory level in a field relevant to the proposed research

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    6800 NZD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months.
  • National

    6800 NZD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6800 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hamilton

1470 - 2020 NZD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctor of Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for India
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Vietnam
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for China
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
The New Zealand NCUK University of Waikato Bursary
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship for Malaysia
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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