Key information
- Duration:
- Full-time: 36 months (3–4 years)
- Part-time: 72 months (up to 6 years)
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. First day of any month.
Overview
The research and teaching activities within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at University of Canterbury are supported by excellent laboratory facilities and technical staff. Several of the facilities are not available at any other university in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Careers
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Renewable Electricity System Design
- Electrical Postgraduate Project
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Chemical and Process Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master’s degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications).
Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
In exceptional circumstances applicants without the typical academic background, but who can demonstrate the ability to pursue a PhD, may be admitted at the discretion of the Dean of Postgraduate Research.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 7,146 AUD / year ≈ 8,570 NZD / year
- Domestic: 7,146 AUD / year ≈ 8,570 NZD / year
Additional Details: The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs. International and national students: $8,570 - $10,321 (subject-dependent) per 120 points.
Living costs
Christchurch, New Zealand: 1,084-1,668 AUD / month
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- Brian Mason Doctoral Scholarship — 25000 NZD, Deadline: Not specified, University of Canterbury
- UC Economics and Finance PhD Fees Scholarship — Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, University of Canterbury
- Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau PhD Scholarship — 7000 EUR, Deadline: Not specified, University of Canterbury
- UC Doctoral Scholarship — 32000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified, University of Canterbury
- Brownlie Scholarship — 5000 NZD, Deadline: Not specified, University of Canterbury
- UC Master's Scholarship — 14000 NZD, Deadline: Not specified, University of Canterbury
- UC Master's Scholarship for Students with Disabilities — 14000 NZD, Deadline: Not specified, University of Canterbury
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, Independent
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, Independent
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, Independent
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Independent
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Independent
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Independent
- Women Scholarship for International Students — 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Independent
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Independent
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Independent
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Independent
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, Independent
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, Independent
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