Career opportunities
Water Resource Management from University of Canterbury 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.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Water Resources
- Water Quality and Quantity Assessment
- Water Management, Policy and Planning
- Research and Communication Methods
- Water Resource Management
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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
General 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to you - Non-residents: 7,146 AUD / year ≈ 8,570 NZD / year
Domestic
Applies to you - Citizens or residents: 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
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 Water Resource Management.
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Available Scholarships
- Brian Mason Doctoral Scholarship - 25000 NZD - Deadline Not specified
- UC Economics and Finance PhD Fees Scholarship - Various benefits - Deadline Anytime
- Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau PhD Scholarship - 7000 EUR - Deadline Not specified
- UC Doctoral Scholarship - 32000 AUD - Deadline Not specified
- Brownlie Scholarship - 5000 NZD - Deadline Not specified
- UC Master's Scholarship - 14000 NZD - Deadline Not specified
- UC Master's Scholarship for Students with Disabilities - 14000 NZD - Deadline Not specified
- 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
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1500 USD - Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline 11 Jan 2027
