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
Build your understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe and take the chance to apply your insights across a broad range of Physics disciplines at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Key facts
- Studying in the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, you'll get the benefit of strong cross-discipline links, unique research connections, and a collaborative approach.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Electronic properties of materials
- Interaction of light with condensed matter systems
- Flow, diffusion and dispersion in porous media
- Physics of soft materials
- NMR method and equipment development
- Radiation sensitive materials
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
- 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.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Physics.
- 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
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Various benefits - 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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