Key information
- Duration: Full-time 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. More details: Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
Overview
In an ever more connected and multilingual world, there is increasing demand for researchers who have an understanding of how language works—of linguistic diversity, intercultural communication, and language processing.
Key facts
- Join a PhD in Linguistics postgraduate programme at Victoria University of Wellington that combines a foundation of research skills with extended research projects.
- Get the knowledge and experience you need to carry out advanced independent research in linguistics, that includes interdisciplinary perspectives.
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Programme Structure
Courses include
- You’ll be part of a research-intensive programme, working with internationally renowned researchers who have externally funded projects.
- Research areas include language in the workplace, languages of the Pacific, New Zealand English, heritage languages, language variation and speech processing and the syntax-phonology interface.
- You can research an area of linguistics that relates to your goals and interests.
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: 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. Required score: 90.
- PTE Academic: 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. Required score: 58.
- IELTS: 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). Required score: 6.5.
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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.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
International fee: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand
828-1,903 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 Linguistics.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – educations.com, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Admit Lab, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Leopold Figl Foundation, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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