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.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Disciplines
Geography
Overview
Build on your undergraduate degree and take an in-depth look at economic, urban, social, cultural or population geography. You'll examine the relationships between people and their economic, social and physical environments, while enhancing your communication and research skills.
Key facts
- Study at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington, ranked first equal in New Zealand for research quality in Human Geography in the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) evaluation.
- We are also ranked among the top 100 for PhD in Geography in the world in the 2022 QS World Rankings.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include
- subjective wellbeing and geographies of happiness
- women, migration and displacement
- geospatial modelling of residential and transport decisions
- creative practice and social change
- indigenous tourism and development
- refugee resettlement
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
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
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
Additional Details
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
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for PhD in Geography. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant, Various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026. Provider: U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026. Provider: ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships – Grant, 3500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026. Provider: ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Grant, Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Provider: OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. Provider: IvyPanda. Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027. Provider: Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Grant, 5000 USD. Deadline: 28 Aug 2026. Provider: educations.com. Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Grant, 10000 USD. Deadline: 01 Sep 2026. Provider: Admit Lab. Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027. Provider: Salvado Law. Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant, 3000 USD. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Provider: Anonymous Hope Fund. Need-based
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Grant, Various benefits. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Provider: Leopold Figl Foundation. Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant, 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified. Provider: IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027. Provider: The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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