University of Auckland · New Zealand
University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship
Competitive central doctoral scholarship open to international candidates considered alongside doctoral admission.
Course-specific Course-specific
DestinationNew Zealand
Degree levelDoctoral, PhD
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineCourse-specific
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Domestic and international doctoral applicants
Minimum qualification Eligible for admission to a University of Auckland doctoral programme
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Strong research qualification/background suitable for proposed doctorate
Eligible fields of study Doctoral research fields across the University of Auckland
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language Doctoral programme requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Tuition fees for eligible international doctoral students under domestic-fee policy
Stipend NZ$35,468 per annum in 2026, CPI-adjusted, for up to 42 months
Travel support Not standard
Insurance Single-student compulsory Health Insurance charge included where applicable
Other benefits Four competitive rounds each year; consideration linked to doctoral application
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
2026 rounds included 1 Feb, 1 May and 1 Aug deadlines; the 2027 round schedule is not yet fully published, so record remains Course-specific.
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