University Of Auckland [UOA], Auckland Programs, Tuition Fees & Entry Requirements 2023-2024

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Law)

4 years

On Campus

English

Field of Study:

NZ$48,428/Yr

NZ$48,428 /Yr

Auckland Law School has New Zealand’s largest community of legal academics, with leaders in Corporate and Commercial Law, Public Law, and International Law. With these and all other major areas of the law, we attract research students from around the world.

The University of Auckland Law School is an active and vibrant research institution. Its members regularly publish articles and books in New Zealand and around the world and also serve as editors of a range of publications.

The faculty hosts several research centers and maintains close cooperation with the Legal Research Foundation. The faculty’s work is supported by the Davis Law Library’s extensive collection of legal materials.

The faculty welcomes inquiries from prospective research students. The faculty’s core subject areas include:

Constitutional, Administrative, and Public Law
Contract, Torts, Equity, and Private Law
Corporate and Commercial Law
Criminal Law and Justice
Human Rights Law
Indigenous Peoples and the Law
International and Comparative Law
Land and Environmental Law
Legal History and Theory
Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Family and Relationships Law

Important Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 4
Tuition Fees	NZ$46688
Other Fees	NZ$1740
Total Fees	NZ$48428

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Expenses	NZ$12000
Off-Campus Expenses	NZ$10620

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge a student's ability to convey a written message.
Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Course Guides

PhD in New Zealand: 2023 Fees, Top Universities, Scholarships

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
QS scholarships	Variable	Yes	Jun 1, 2023
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Mar 7, 2023
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Variable	Yes	Aug 30, 2023
Paul Foundation scholarships	NZ$20174	Yes	N/A