The University of Auckland PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree, available in over 100 different subjects. Candidates will undertake independent and original research, supervised by academic experts and research leaders.
During your doctoral studies, you will have opportunities to expand and develop your personal, professional and academic skills. Our doctoral candidates present their work at local and international conferences, and are encouraged to network and collaborate with a wide range of experts in their research field.
All of our doctoral policies and guidelines governing PhD study, including the PhD statute, are available in Doctoral policies and guidelines.
If you are looking for PhD study in a subject not listed here, it may be available under a different title. For more information, please contact a postgraduate adviser in the relevant faculty.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
December 2026
City Campus
22 Princes Street,
Auckland,
1142, North Island, New Zealand
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
December 2026
Grafton Campus
85 Park Road,
Grafton,
Auckland,
1023, North Island, New Zealand
Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours
Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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