New Zealand has a fleeting range of institutions that provide exciting research opportunities. The research centers are highly tech savvy and provide every articulate need to facilitate various kinds of research. Therefore considering a PhD or a doctorate in any field in the country can be a good choice. Most reputed universities offer doctoral level programs both full time and part time.

Popular PhD courses offered

Almost all the universities offer doctorate degrees, which are an extension to the post-graduation degree subjects or field of study. Some of the most popular degrees offered by reputed universities are in the field of-

• Social studies, art and humanities-(doctor of philosophy-PhD)

Research in the field of design, art, society and humanities include topics like educational policy, living conditions, languages, hospitality, tourism, literature etc. The degree that one might be awarded on the completion of research in the mentioned field would be a doctor of philosophy (PhD).

• Computer science

Research in the field of computer sciences will include programming, java, C++ and other computer operational languages and systems. Developing new and improvised software also is an offered field of study, which is an easy option.

• Biotechnology, health and medical sciences

Ample numbers of degrees are offered in the field of medical and health sciences. The opportunity of research in this field is immense and a lot of institutions like school of health and human performance, school of biotechnology etc welcome research papers.

• Engineering and mechanics

All universities offer great opportunity for research in the field of engineering and mechanics. Auckland University of technology holds the highest position in unearthing best research papers in the field and provide highly qualified lecturers and mentors for the same. 

Admission procedure

Usually, one can apply online for a research study program. One must send out an online proposal comprising of outlines of the desired field of research along with the attested copy of the latest CV and updated educational record. This should be communicated to the registry, which upon investigation will revert back within 60 days of the application.

Top five universities to apply to

The top five universities that one can consider applying to for a doctorate/ research program are-

• Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
• Lincoln University
• Massey University
• The University of Auckland
• University of Canterbury

.Fee Structure

On an average, doing a research paper in New Zealand would cost around 40,000 NZ dollars though the fees may differ from one university to other. These universities offer a host of fields in which you can apply for a research program. They also have Scholarships and limited financial aides given out every year by the government, private institutes and jointly owned sectors.

There also exist the options of exchange programs that are available in a few select universities for which one may contact the respective university. With New Zealand’s excellent amenities and speedy accessibility to technology, Research is a great experience in the country.

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