DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PHD | 2021 - NO.1 - THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
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Doctor of Philosophy
PhD | 2021
No.1 No.1 Top 50
New Zealand Global Impact in the world for
University* Ranking** 13 subjects***
About the PhD Extensive specialisations Enriching environment
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a globally We offer PhD studies in over 100 subjects, Discover our rich local culture, unique landscape
recognised postgraduate research degree and across all faculties and institutes: and the reason our city’s exceptional standard of
the highest level of degree you can achieve. Arts living is among the best in the world.
www.arts.auckland.ac.nz
As a doctoral candidate, you will undertake
three to four years of research in your area of Business
This will culminate in a thesis of original research www.business.auckland.ac.nz
that contributes significantly to knowledge and Creative Arts and Industries
understanding in your discipline. Your thesis will www.creative.auckland.ac.nz
be directed by your supervisors, then assessed Education and Social Work
by external examiners appointed by www.education.auckland.ac.nz
the University. Engineering
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz
Why a PhD at the Law
www.law.auckland.ac.nz
University of Auckland? Medical and Health Sciences
www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz
World-class reputation
Science
The University of Auckland is among the top www.science.auckland.ac.nz
1% of universities globally. We are the highest-
Liggins Institute (health research)
ranked1 and most innovative2 University in the
www.liggins.auckland.ac.nz
country, and the only New Zealand institution
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
in the QS top 100.
www.abi.auckland.ac.nz
Leading research Outstanding academic community Auckland, New Zealand
We are New Zealand’s largest research We have the highest concentration of top- • A safe, culturally diverse city in a
organisation, supporting 60 research units, ranked researchers in New Zealand, and they beautiful and politically stable country.
centres and institutes. We have the most support the greatest number of doctoral
comprehensive research offerings of any • New Zealand’s largest city at 1.6 million
candidate completions in the country.3
university in the country, supported by the people, and the centre of retail and
Members of our thriving doctoral community
highest level of research funding.3 commercial activity.
regularly publish papers, attend international
www.auckland.ac.nz/research conferences and make significant contributions • Set on a magnificent harbour and
to global research. combining the best of vibrant city life
with refreshing natural beauty.
1
QS World University Rankings 2021
2
Reuters Top 75: Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative Universities 2019
3
Performance Based Research Fund. Improving Research Quality: The results of the PBRF 2018 Quality Evaluation
THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND KEY STATISTICS
RANKED
1
More than
The University of Auckland is the highest ranked
3000
doctoral candidates;
university in New Zealand in Times Higher Education around
50%
and QS rankings for 2020.
international
200
Each year the University awards On average during their studies,
new University
3
doctoral candidates attend
of Auckland international We have the
Doctoral conferences
Scholarships and publish 3 papers
highest
concentration
of top-ranked
Auckland is ranked researchers
in New Zealand
3rd in the world
for quality of living by the
Mercer Quality of Living Rankings 2019.
Work rights and family benefits English language development
As a PhD candidate you have open work rights Our English language pathway helps anyone
under the terms of your student visa. with a conditional offer to meet our language
On completion of your PhD, you can apply for a requirements. Once in the programme, you
three-year Post-Study Work Visa (Open) which can take advantage of diverse English language
allows you to work for any employer in New enrichment opportunities to support your
Zealand. studies.
Your spouse or partner is eligible for an open
Dedicated advice
work permit valid for the duration of your PhD
programme. Teams of expert advisers provide support
throughout your studies. The International
Your dependent children can attend New
Office provides student advice around visas,
Zealand’s primary and secondary schools at the
opening a bank account and living in a new
same subsidised rate as New Zealand children.
country. The School of Graduate Studies
www.immigration.govt.nz answers questions about your programme,
from application to examination.
FEES Accommodation
NZ$7,330
We can help you find quality accommodation
in the heart of Auckland City, whether you are a
single student, part of a couple or bringing your Dr Hamed Minaeizaeim
family. Choose from University residences or
2021 annual PhD fee* private accommodation. was studying his PhD in
*Excludes compulsory fees. Eligibility requirements www.accommodation.ac.nz Bioengineering at the
apply.
Preparing to apply Auckland Bioengineering
Entry requirements Institute (ABI) when he
How we support you Acceptance on to the programme is subject to developed a device to make
Domestic fee rates staff availability for supervision, and appropriate
New international PhD candidates who live in facilities. You must demonstrate an ability to the chest physiotherapy
New Zealand during their doctoral study pay research independently and possess a high level
of theoretical understanding. You must also
exercises prescribed for
the same annual tuition fees as New Zealand
students. In 2021, that is just NZ$7,329.60 have completed a significant research project, children with lung disorders
dissertation or thesis during your qualifying
per annum (excluding compulsory fees).
degree. a fun thing to do.
Generous scholarships You can check your eligibility using our online
A range of scholarship options is available for calculator.
international PhD candidates, including country- www.gpecalculator.auckland.ac.nz The device, BreatheHero, was developed in
specific funding, the University of Auckland collaboration with a team of researchers at the
You will need an overall IELTS academic score
Doctoral Scholarships and project-specific University, and has won several awards including
of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or approved
funding. the UniServices prize in the Velocity $100,000
equivalent.*
www.auckland.ac.nz/is-scholarship Challenge.
www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralentry
For his PhD Hamed focused on the lung, using
Automatic research funding Find a supervisor mathematical modelling to develop a framework
Research support funding is available to track changes in diseased lungs more precisely
You can apply to the PhD programme without
automatically to all PhD candidates. than is currently possible. He was supervised
first finding a supervisor, but having a supervisor
Postgraduate Research Student Support (PReSS) by Dr Alys Clark and Professor Merryn Tawhai,
may speed up your application.
is a monthly payment for up to four years, both internationally recognised pioneers in lung
intended to cover research costs and contribute Search FindaThesis, our online database, to
discover detailed information about current modelling research.
to research-related travel, conference
attendance and research consumables. doctoral projects and potential supervisors. Hamed began his studies in mechanical engineering
www.findathesis.auckland.ac.nz in Iran before winning a scholarship to Stellenbosch
Doctoral development You can also browse the University’s staff University in South Africa, where he completed a
directory to find potential supervisors who do Masters in Mechatronics Engineering. He decided to
The University offers a comprehensive range
research in your area of interest. follow up on his passion for biomedical engineering
of services to support doctoral candidate
and moved to Auckland to study at the ABI.
development. You could benefit from in-person unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz
workshops, online learning and a range of other “It is one of the best multidisciplinary bioengineering
resources and unique opportunities to help you *You may apply for the PhD programme and receive a
institutes in the world,” he says. “It’s a multicultural
conditional offer if you have not yet met English proficiency
refine your skills and employability. requirements. institute with so many incredibly talented students
and researchers who are researching cutting edge
technology and science to reshape the future.”
Hamed is now employed as a Research Health
Intelligence lead at Mahitahi Hauora. He is leading a
data analytic team to better identify where the gaps
are in healthcare systems and how to address that.
How to apply for a PhD
at the University of Auckland
PhD applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
Apply online at www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralapplications
Step 1. Check your eligibility
www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralentry
Step 2. Choose your area of interest English language pathway
Decide on your potential research topic, then check our active research in that If you do not meet the English language requirements,
area by exploring: we have two English language pathways that can help:
• Faculty and department websites Foundation Certificate for Academic Purposes
• FindaThesis (FCertEAP)
www.findathesis.auckland.ac.nz www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/fcerteap
Fast-track programme: English Pathway for
• University directory
Postgraduate Studies (EPPS)
unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz
www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/epps
Note: You may nominate a supervisor in your application, but it is not necessary.
Step 3. Prepare your documentation Application help
You will need electronic copies of: Follow our step-by-step guide for doctoral applications,
• Academic transcripts admissions and enrolment.
www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralapplications
• Initial Statement of Research Intent
Find an official agent or overseas representative who
• Curriculum vitae (résumé) can help you with the application process in person.
www.auckland.ac.nz/overseasrep
Get answers to your questions using our online help
tool.
Step 4. Apply online www.askauckland.ac.nz
www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralapplications
Email us at postgraduate@auckland.ac.nz for
You will receive an acknowledgment email with your Application for Admission application help.
login details. You can use these details to keep track of your application status.
School of Graduate Studies
The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 923 1969
Email: postgraduate@auckland.ac.nz
www.postgrad.auckland.ac.nz
FAQs: AskAuckland.ac.nz
Cover attributions:
*Times Higher Education and QS World Rankings 2020
**Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2020
3
QS World Rankings by Subject 2020
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