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University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship

Auckland's main PhD scholarship, open to international students, covering a stipend and tuition with automatic consideration when you apply.
Official page for the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship (opens in a new tab)

What it pays

Tax-free stipend of up to NZD 35,468 per year (2026 rate, adjusted each year for inflation) for up to 42 months, plus tuition fees and the single-student health insurance charge for international students eligible for domestic fees.

Fields: Any field

Who can apply

Open to most nationalities

  • Offered a place in a doctoral programme at the University of Auckland
  • Strong academic record; doctoral entry generally needs a Masters or Honours degree at a B+ equivalent or better
  • New international PhD students pay domestic fees if they live in New Zealand for the whole programme (up to 12 months overseas allowed)
  • International students on a student visa must study full-time

Deadline

Four rounds a year: apply by 1 November, 1 February, 1 May or 1 August. For 2027, the first apply-by date is 1 November 2026, with offers by 1 February 2027.

Deadlines move a little every year and some close early. Confirm the date on the official page before you plan around it.

Documents you will need

  • Online doctoral application for admission
  • Transcript of your highest qualification with the grading scale
  • One-page Statement of Research Intent on the university template
  • CV including publications
  • English test results such as IELTS or TOEFL, if required
  • Two confidential referee reports

How to apply, step by step

  1. Step 1: Check entry and supervision

    Confirm you meet doctoral entry requirements and, if you can, name a proposed supervisor in your application.

  2. Step 2: Apply for the PhD

    Complete the online doctoral application with your transcript, research statement, CV and referee details.

  3. Step 3: Opt in for the scholarship

    Indicate on the application form that you want to be considered; there is no separate scholarship form.

  4. Step 4: Apply by a round date

    Submit by 1 November, 1 February, 1 May or 1 August, and wait for the scholarship decision before enrolling.
Official page for the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship (opens in a new tab)

Conditions if you accept

  • Take up the scholarship by the date in your award letter or it is forfeited
  • Living outside New Zealand for more than the allowed time means paying international fees
  • Governed by the Doctoral Scholarship Terms and the Scholarships and Prizes Statute

Tips for a stronger application

  • Because international PhD students pay domestic fees in New Zealand, tuition is low even before the scholarship
  • Apply by 1 November 2026 to be in the first round for 2027
  • Do not enrol before you hear the scholarship outcome, or you may lose the chance to be considered
  • Request a funding confirmation letter from Student Services Online for your visa once you receive an offer

Student visa guides

Winning the award does not include the visa. Plan your application with our guide for the host country.

Common questions

Sources

Checked against these official pages on 16 Oct 2026.

What we can and cannot promise

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This result uses the general rules. Your own documents, finances and history can change it. Have an advisor check your exact case.

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