Features
- Yet History is also firmly grounded in the realities of daily life, and studying History helps prepare you for almost any conceivable career.
- In the rapidly changing world of the 21st century, it is more important than ever to understand human diversity and the complexity of social structures, and to understand why they change.
- Because of its broad-ranging nature, no discipline is better suited to this task than History.
Programme Structure
We also offer thematic papers in the following areas:
- indigenous history
- migration and the movement of peoples
- social history
- political history, including revolutions
- intellectual and cultural history
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
Other requirements
General requirements
- a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- appropriate research experience; and
- for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 33,269 AUD / year (≈ 41,219 NZD / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 6,749 AUD / year (≈ 8,362 NZD / year)
Living costs
Dunedin, New Zealand: 807-1,856 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 History.
Available Scholarships:
- Provided by university: University of Otago China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarship – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Provided by university: Dr Sulaiman Daud 125th Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship – Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime
- Provided by university: University of Otago Special Health Research Scholarship – Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime
- Provided by university: University of Otago Pacific Islands Doctoral Scholarship – Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime
- Provided by university: University of Otago City of Literature PhD Scholarship – Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime
- Provided by university: University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship – Grant, 33624 NZD, Deadline: Anytime
- Provided by university: University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships – Grant, 34128 NZD, Deadline: Anytime
- Provided by university: Angus Ross Travel Scholarship in History – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 09 Nov 2026
- Independent provider: Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Independent provider: ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Independent provider: ACES Scholarships – Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Independent provider: Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Independent provider: $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Independent provider: Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Independent provider: Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Independent provider: Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Independent provider: Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Independent provider: The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Independent provider: Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
