
PHD Programs in New Zealand 2025
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Music
- Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
- Christchurch, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Languages
- Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Arts
- Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Theology
- Christchurch, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce
- Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
- Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Surveying
- Wellington, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Law
- Christchurch, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
- Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts is a three-year full-time Program in Music with three areas of specialisation: Performance, Composition or Studio Production. The DMA offers creative musicians the opportunity to develop their skills to the highest artistic and professional levels, while working within the innovative and stimulating environment of Otago's Music Department.
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University of Otago
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Dunedin, New Zealand
DBA
Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
The degree of Doctor of Business Administration is awarded on the basis of submission of a thesis and the completion of coursework consisting of six papers. The coursework is an integral and constitutive part of the thesis research of the degree.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science
- Christchurch, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
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University of Otago
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Science
- Dunedin, New Zealand
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
Laidlaw College
Doctor of Theology
- Auckland, New Zealand
PhD
On-Campus
English
Laidlaw Graduate School (LGS) may offer advice to students who wish to apply to the Australian College of Theology (ACT) to undertake their Doctor of Theology (ThD) degree and provide academic supervision. The ThD is the highest award of the ACT.
Lincoln University
Doctor of Philosophy
- Christchurch, New Zealand
PhD
On-Campus
English
A Lincoln University Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) qualification will allow you to challenge yourself to new levels of thinking and problem solving and give you the knowledge and skills to create new land-based knowledge that will ultimately benefit society.