Doctoral scholarships for international students

University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship

In 2024, the Scholarship provides a tax-free stipend of up to $33,825 pa, with an annual CPI adjustment to the stipend value, for up to 36 months of full-time study, plus tuition fees for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy, and the single student Health Insurance compulsory charge.

Students will be considered for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship at the time of application for a place in their doctoral programme.

Any student who is to be offered a place in a doctoral programme will be eligible for scholarship consideration prior to receiving their offer of place.

Each faculty/Large Scale Research Institute (LSRI)/University Research Centre (URC) will advertise their scholarship opportunities on their websites and when you apply for admission into your doctoral programme, you’ll indicate if you wish to be considered for one of those University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship opportunities.

Scholarships will be awarded in four scholarship/admission rounds each year. To be considered for a scholarship you’ll need to apply for the programme by either 1 November, 1 March, 1 June, or 1 September.

University of Auckland Senior Health Research Scholarship

A Scholarship of up to $40,590 pa plus compulsory fees for domestic and international students paying domestic fees, to support health professionals returning to University study for a doctorate in health related areas.

Eligible PhD or MD applicants to the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences or the Liggins Institute will be considered for this scholarship at the time of application for a place in their doctoral programme.

Faculty of Arts Doctoral Scholarship

Students will be considered for a Faculty of Arts Doctoral Scholarship at the time of application for a place in their doctoral programme.

Scholarships will be awarded in four scholarship/admission rounds each year. To be considered for a scholarship you’ll need to apply for the programme by either 1 November, 1 March, 1 June, or 1 September, and indicate you wish to be considered for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.

The Scholarship will cover compulsory fees for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy, including the single student Health Insurance compulsory charge.

Fred and Helen Hanan Endowed Scholarship in Chinese Studies

Faculty of Arts

A $10,000 Scholarship to support an international or domestic postgraduate student majoring in Chinese Studies who is in financial need.

Faculty of Education and Social Work Doctoral Fees Bursary

Students will be considered for a Faculty of Education and Social Work Doctoral Fees Bursary at the time of application for a place in their doctoral programme.

Bursaries will be awarded in four bursary/admission rounds each year. To be considered for a scholarship you’ll need to apply for the programme by either 1 November, 1 March, 1 June, or 1 September, and indicate you wish to be considered for a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.

The Bursary will cover compulsory fees for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy, including the single student Health Insurance compulsory charge.

Faculty of Engineering Doctoral Scholarship

In 2023, the Scholarship provides a tax-free stipend of up to $33,000pa, with an annual CPI adjustment to the stipend value, for up to 36 months of full-time study, plus tuition fees for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy, and the single student Health Insurance compulsory charge.

Students will be considered for a Faculty of Engineering Doctoral Scholarship at the time of application for a place in their doctoral programme.  

Murray Wren Doctoral Scholarship in Architecture

Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries

A Scholarship to support an international or domestic student enrolled full-time in a PhD in Architecture. For study in 2024, the Scholarship provides a tax-free stipend of up to $33,000pa, with an annual CPI adjustment to the stipend value, for up to 36 months of full-time study, plus tuition fees for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy, and the single student Health Insurance compulsory charge.

University of Auckland Business School Dean's Doctoral Scholarship

In 2023, the Scholarship provides a tax-free stipend of up to $33,000pa, with an annual CPI adjustment to the stipend value, for up to 36 months of full-time study, plus tuition fees for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy, and the single student Health Insurance compulsory charge.

Students will be considered for a University of Auckland Business School Dean's Doctoral Scholarship at the time of application for a place in their doctoral programme.  

University of Auckland Law School's Dean's Doctoral Scholarship

In 2023, the Scholarship provides a tax-free stipend of up to $28,200 pa, with an annual cost of living adjustment to the stipend value, for up to 36 months of full-time study, plus tuition fees for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy, and the single student Health Insurance compulsory charge.

Students will be considered for a University of Auckland Law School's Dean's Doctoral Scholarship at the time of application for a place in their doctoral programme.  

Dean's International Doctoral Scholarship (FMHS)

Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

In 2023, the Scholarship provides a tax-free stipend of up to $33,000 pa, with an annual cost of living adjustment to the stipend value, for up to 36 months of full-time study, plus tuition fees for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy, and the single student Health Insurance compulsory charge, and a one-off relocation grant of $3,000.

Students will be considered for a Dean's International Doctoral Scholarship (FMHS) at the time of application for a place in their doctoral programme.  

Alan Maxwell Science PhD Scholarship

Faculty of Science

A Scholarship of $33,000pa plus compulsory fees for domestic and international students undertaking PhD research in Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics.