DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PHD 2023 - NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY* - THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
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Doctor of Philosophy
PhD 2023
New Zealand Global Impact in the world for
University* Ranking ** 12 subjects ***
About the PhD Extensive specialisations Enriching environment
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a globally 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 academic 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. This will culminate in Business
a thesis of original research that contributes www.business.auckland.ac.nz
significantly to knowledge and understanding Creative Arts and Industries
in your discipline. Your thesis will be directed www.creative.auckland.ac.nz
by your supervisors, then assessed by external Education and Social Work
examiners appointed by the University. www.education.auckland.ac.nz
Engineering
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz
Why a PhD at the Law
University of Auckland? www.law.auckland.ac.nz
Medical and Health Sciences
World-class reputation www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz
The University of Auckland is among the top Science
www.science.auckland.ac.nz
ranked and most innovative University in the Liggins Institute (health research)
country, and the only New Zealand institution www.liggins.auckland.ac.nz
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
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
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 •
candidate completions in the country.
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.
2023
2
2019
1
2018
THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND KEY STATISTICS
RANKED 3000
More than
The University of Auckland is the highest performing doctoral candidates;
50%
university in New Zealand, and ranks within the global around
2023
international
225
Each year the University awards On average during their studies,
3
new University doctoral candidates attend
of Auckland conferences
We have the
Doctoral and author
Scholarships 3 publications highest
concentration
of top-ranked
Auckland is ranked researchers
1 st in the world
in New Zealand
for quality of living Cover attributions:
EIU ranking (Economist Intelligence Unit) *Times Higher Education 2022 and QS World Rankings 2023
**Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2022
QS World Rankings by Subject 2022
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 explore our English language enrichment
allows you to work for any employer in New opportunities to support your studies.
Zealand.
Dedicated advice
Your spouse or partner is eligible for an open
work permit valid for the duration of your PhD Teams of expert advisers provide support
programme. throughout your studies. The International
Office provides student advice around visas,
Your dependent children can attend New
opening a bank account and living in a new
Zealand’s primary and secondary schools at the
country. Once enrolled, the School of
same subsidised rate as New Zealand children.
Graduate Studies answers questions about
www.immigration.govt.nz your programme. Before that, please contact
us at www.askauckland.ac.nz or
postgraduate@auckland.ac.nz
New Zealand's borders are open
and all international student Accommodation
visas are being processed as We can help you find quality accommodation
normal. Detailed instructions on
how to apply for your student visa
in the heart of Auckland City, whether you are a Dr Hamed Minaeizaeim
single student, part of a couple or bringing your
can be found on our website: family. Choose from University residences or was studying his PhD in
auckland.ac.nz/visa-information private accommodation.
Bioengineering at the
www.accommodation.ac.nz
Auckland Bioengineering
How we support you Preparing to apply Institute (ABI) when he
Domestic fee rates Entry requirements developed a device to make
New international PhD candidates who live in Acceptance on to the programme is subject to
New Zealand during their doctoral study pay staff availability for supervision, and appropriate the chest physiotherapy
the same annual tuition fees as New Zealand
students. In 2022, that is just NZ$ 7,454.40
facilities. You must demonstrate an ability to exercises prescribed for
research independently and possess a high level
per annum (excluding compulsory fees). of theoretical understanding. You must also children with lung disorders
have completed a significant research project,
Generous scholarships dissertation or thesis during your qualifying a fun thing to do.
A range of scholarship options is available for degree. You can check your eligibility using our
international PhD candidates, including country- online calculator. All PhD candidates must have
specific funding, the University of Auckland a GPE of 6.0 or above.
Doctoral Scholarships and project-specific The device, BreatheHero, was developed in
www.gpecalculator.auckland.ac.nz collaboration with a team of researchers at the
funding.
You will need an overall IELTS academic score University, and has won several awards including
www.auckland.ac.nz/is-scholarship
the UniServices prize in the Velocity $100,000
equivalent.* Challenge.
Automatic research funding
www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralentry For his PhD Hamed focused on the lung, using
Research support funding is available
automatically to all PhD candidates. mathematical modelling to develop a framework
Postgraduate Research Student Support (PReSS) Find a supervisor to track changes in diseased lungs more precisely
is a monthly payment for up to four years, than is currently possible. He was supervised
You can apply to the PhD programme without
intended to cover research costs and contribute by Dr Alys Clark and Professor Merryn Tawhai,
first finding a supervisor, but having a supervisor
to research-related travel, conference will speed up your application. both internationally recognised pioneers in lung
attendance and research consumables. modelling research.
Search Discovery Profiles, our online database
of researchers and experts, to find detailed Hamed began his studies in mechanical engineering
Doctoral development information about potential supervisors. in Iran before winning a scholarship to Stellenbosch
The University offers a comprehensive range University in South Africa, where he completed a
https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/
of services to support doctoral candidate Masters in Mechatronics Engineering. He decided to
development. You could benefit from in-person You can also browse the research going on in our follow up on his passion for biomedical engineering
workshops, online learning and a range of other different faculties and schools and find a and moved to Auckland to study at the ABI.
resources and unique opportunities to help you supervisor to match your research interests. “It is one of the best multidisciplinary bioengineering
refine your skills and employability. auckland.ac.nz/findasupervisor institutes in the world,” he says. “It’s a multicultural
institute with so many incredibly talented students
*You may apply for the PhD programme and receive a and researchers who are researching cutting edge
conditional offer if you have not yet met English proficiency
requirements.
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
www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralentry
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
• Discovery Profiles (FCertEAP)
https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/ www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/fcerteap
• Find a supervisor Fast-track programme: English Pathway for
auckland.ac.nz/findasupervisor Postgraduate Studies (EPPS)
Note: You may nominate a supervisor in your application, but it is not necessary. www.ela.auckland.ac.nz/epps
Application help
You will need electronic copies of: Follow our step-by-step guide for doctoral
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate academic transcripts applications, admissions and enrolment.
www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralapplications
• Initial Statement of Research Intent
• Curriculum vitae (résumé) Find an official agent or overseas representative who
can help you with the application process in person.
• English language test results www.auckland.ac.nz/overseasrep
Get answers to your questions using our online help
tool. www.askauckland.ac.nz
www.auckland.ac.nz/doctoralapplications Email us at postgraduate@auckland.ac.nz for
application help.
You will receive an acknowledgment email with your Application for Admission
login details. You can use these details to keep track of your application status.
School of Graduate Studies
Email: postgraduate@auckland.ac.nz
www.postgrad.auckland.ac.nz
FAQs: AskAuckland.ac.nz
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