What will I learn?

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component. Physics aims to understand the entire physical world, from the sub-atomic to the cosmological.

Which department am I in?

School of Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$7,221.00 (3,63,430) per year

New international PhD students, studying full-time, may be eligible to pay domestic New Zealand annual tuition fees

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

May 2025

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$7,221.00 (3,63,430) per year

New international PhD students, studying full-time, may be eligible to pay domestic New Zealand annual tuition fees

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

June 2025

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

To qualify to enrol for the PhD, an applicant must

have qualified for the award of a New Zealand bachelors degree with honours or master's degree, in a field relevant to the proposed research with at least second class honours (first division) or distinction, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or
have qualified for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research, or
have enrolled for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research and demonstrated that they are able to transfer to the PhD, or
have passed qualifying papers at a satisfactory level in a field relevant to the proposed research, and
have demonstrated research ability, normally at least 30 points of research in an honours or master's degree, or significant professional research experience, or equivalent, or
in exceptional circumstances have produced other evidence to the satisfaction of the Postgraduate Research Committee that they have adequate skills and knowledge to proceed with the proposed research.

English Language Requirements

an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or