Doctoral study in Social and Community Leadership

Why study with us?

  • Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland demonstrates our commitment to academic excellence and research impact in our impressive global results.
  • We rank 65th the QS World University Rankings, making us New Zealand’s highest ranked university.1
  • Postgraduate Research Student Support (PReSS) funding for research expenses.

1QS World University Rankings 2026

Research opportunities

  • Project management
  • Programme design
  • Social enterprise

Our people

Pursue your topic with us and benefit from exceptional standards of support and supervision from nationally and internationally recognised researchers:

Laura Ann Chubb, John FenaughtyChrista Fouché, Deidre Le Fevre, Ema Wolfgramm-Foliaki

Scholarships and awards

There are several scholarships you may be eligible for when you decide to pursue your doctoral studies in Social and Community Leadership.

Apply for doctoral study