Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
Overview
Take your understanding and skills to an expert level. Study the science behind computers in more detail, building on your undergraduate degree or your professional experience.
You'll enhance your ability to think critically and creatively about concepts and techniques in computer science, network engineering and software engineering.
Key facts
A postgraduate qualification in PhD in Computer Science at Victoria University of Wellington will give you a head start in your career. Your skills will be in high demand by many different kinds of employers.
You might find work as an applications, computer, multimedia or systems programmer, software engineer or developer or a web, network or system developer.
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Programme Structure
Courses include
- Be part of a strong culture of world-leading research.
- There is a diverse range of projects underway at any one time, giving you the potential to make an original contribution to knowledge in the field.
- You might work on anything from research in artificial intelligence, to cloud computing to music engineering and sonic arts.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 90 (TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.)
- PTE Academic: 58 (PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.)
- IELTS: 6.5 (The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).)
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
- You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International fee: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand 834-1,918 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for PhD in Computer Science.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits – Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – 3500 USD – Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Various benefits – Deadline Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – 5000 USD – Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10000 USD – Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1000 USD – Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1500 USD – Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD – Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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