New Zealand offers a perfect combination of excellent research opportunities, affordable fees and stunning extra-curricular activities.
All eight of the country universities feature in current global rankings. So, wherever you study your PhD, you’ll be researching at an internationally recognized institution. Government support also means that you’ll pay the same fees as a New Zealand citizen – with no higher rate for international students.
And of course, you’ll spend your PhD living amongst spectacular scenery, with all sorts of opportunities to get better acquainted with it – from hiking and biking to skiing and surfing.
Here are just a few reasons to consider a PhD in New Zealand this year:
- Unique research opportunities – From Ecology to Anthropology, New Zealand’s universities tackle projects that simply aren’t available elsewhere. The country is also home to pioneering science parks, financial centres and engineering hubs.
- A globally ranked higher education system – There are only eight universities in New Zealand, but every single one of them is included in the 2018 QS and Times Higher Education league tables.
- No international fee rate – Unlike many popular postgraduate destinations, you won’t pay any extra to study a PhD abroad in New Zealand.
- Safe and welcoming – New Zealand actively encourages talented students to study at its universities and potentially contribute to its economy after graduation. The country is also the world’s second most peaceful country (after Iceland).
- Stunning surroundings – People travel across the globe to see New Zealand. You’ll be living there for three (or more) years. Plus, you can pretend you’re in The Lord of the Rings (if you like that sort of thing).
Other opportunities
Some PhDs in New Zealand are carried out at specialized research centres. These are separate from universities, but award degrees in partnership with them.
In addition to its universities and research centres, New Zealand is also home to various Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPS). These are also tertiary level (higher education) providers. These focus on vocational and professional education, including postgraduate Masters-level degrees, but don’t normally carry out PhD research.
New Zealand is made up of of around 600 islands, but don’t worry: the country’s major cities (and their universities) are all located on the two largest of these, the conveniently named ‘North Island’ and ‘South Island’.
Here are the main university cities in New Zealand:
- Study in Auckland
- Study in Wellington
- Study in Dunedin
- Study in Christchurch
- Study in Hamilton
- Study in Palmerston North
Living costs
The cost of living in New Zealand is relatively low in comparison to some other study destinations. As a rough guide you should budget between NZD 15,000 and NZD 20,000 (USD $11,000-15,000) per academic year.
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