University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships 2026–2027 (Fully Funded Ph.D. in New Zealand)

About the University of Auckland

The University of Auckland (Waipapa Taumata Rau) is New Zealand's top-ranked university, placed among the world's top 70 universities in the QS World University Rankings. Located in Auckland, New Zealand, it is the premier research institution in the country across medical sciences, engineering, business, and natural sciences.

Scholarship Scheme & Comprehensive Coverage

The University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship (UoADS) is an internationally competitive scholarship awarded to domestic and international candidates across four annual selection cycles. For the 2026–2027 academic years, the award provides:

• Tax-Free Annual Living Stipend: $35,468 NZD per annum (approx. $2,955 NZD/month), indexed annually with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment, paid for up to 42 months full-time equivalent (FTE).
• 100% Tuition Fees Coverage: Full international student tuition and Student Services Fees for up to 42 months.
• Compulsory Health Insurance: 100% coverage of the single-student international health insurance levy in New Zealand.
• Degree Programs Supported: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medical Science (DMedSc), Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), Doctor of Fine Arts (DocFA), Doctor of Education (EdD), and Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc).

Eligibility & Academic Prerequisites

• Nationality: Open to international candidates from all countries, including Cambodian scholars and graduate researchers.
• Academic Requirement: High academic achievement in a qualifying master's degree or bachelor's honors degree (equivalent to an Auckland GPA of 7.0 or higher / First Class Honors) with a substantial research thesis component.
• Faculty Endorsement: Prior approval and confirmation from an Auckland faculty supervisor willing to guide the doctoral research proposal.
• English Proficiency: Valid IELTS Academic (minimum 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each band) or equivalent TOEFL iBT / PTE scores.

Selection Rounds & Key Application Deadlines

The scholarship operates in four fixed rounds per year:

• Round 1 (Upcoming): Apply by 1 November 2026 (Offers by 1 February 2027 | Enrolment in early 2027).
• Round 2: Apply by 1 February 2027.
• Round 3: Apply by 1 May 2027.
• Round 4: Apply by 1 August 2027.

How to Apply

Applicants apply directly through the official University of Auckland postgraduate application system. When submitting your Application for Admission (AFA) to the doctoral program, tick the box indicating that you wish to be considered for the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.

• Official Direct Scholarship Portal: auckland.ac.nz/doctoral-scholarships
• Scholarships Office Inquiries: [email protected]