Doctorate programs in New Zealand

Browse doctorate programs taught in New Zealand.

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What degree levels can I study in New Zealand?

Programs in New Zealand are offered at these levels: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Honours Degree, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Doctorate.

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Fields you can browse in New Zealand include Business & Management, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences & Education.

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44 programs found

Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)

University of Canterbury QS 2026 #261

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

canterbury.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

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Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

University of Canterbury QS 2026 #261

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

canterbury.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Local tuition: NZD 9,376 / year

International tuition: NZD 43,850 / year

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Doctor of Education

University of Waikato QS 2027 #293 =

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

waikato.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 360.0 (points)

Local tuition: NZD 10,218 / year

International tuition: NZD 45,148 / year

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Doctor of Health Science

University of Waikato QS 2027 #293 =

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

waikato.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

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Doctor of Juridical Science

University of Waikato QS 2027 #293 =

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

waikato.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 360.0 (points)

International tuition: NZD 8,187 / year

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Doctor of Laws

University of Waikato QS 2027 #293 =

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

waikato.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 1 year

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Doctor of Musical Arts

University of Waikato QS 2027 #293 =

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

waikato.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Credits: 360.0 (points)

International tuition: NZD 8,519 / year

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Doctor of Philosophy

University of Waikato QS 2027 #293 =

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

waikato.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 480.0 (points)

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Doctor of Education

Victoria University of Wellington QS 2027 #241 =

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

wgtn.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Credits: 360.0 (points)

Language: en

Local tuition: NZD 11,533 / year

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Doctor of Health

Victoria University of Wellington QS 2027 #241 =

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

wgtn.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Credits: 360.0 (points)

Language: en

Local tuition: NZD 13,035 / year

Next intake: Trimester 1 2027 · Feb 22, 2027

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Doctor of Midwifery

Victoria University of Wellington QS 2027 #241 =

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

wgtn.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Credits: 360.0 (points)

Language: en

Local tuition: NZD 13,035 / year

Next intake: Trimester 1 2027 · Feb 22, 2027

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Doctor of Musical Arts

Victoria University of Wellington QS 2027 #241 =

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

wgtn.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 360.0 (points)

Language: en

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Doctor of Nursing

Victoria University of Wellington QS 2027 #241 =

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

wgtn.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Credits: 360.0 (points)

Language: en

Local tuition: NZD 13,035 / year

Next intake: Trimester 1 2027 · Feb 22, 2027

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Doctor of Philosophy

Victoria University of Wellington QS 2027 #241 =

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

wgtn.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 360.0 (points)

Language: en

Local tuition: NZD 12,440 / year

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Doctor of Computing

Unitec New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

unitec.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Language: en

Local tuition: NZD 7,950 / year

International tuition: NZD 10,212 / year

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Doctor of Professional Practice

Otago Polytechnic

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

op.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: Online

Credits: 360.0 (points)

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Doctor of Indigenous Development and Advancement

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

wananga.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: Blended

Local tuition: NZD 7,170 / year

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Doctor of Māori Development and Advancement

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

wananga.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 4 years

Delivery: Blended

Local tuition: NZD 7,170 / year

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Doctor of Philosophy

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

wananga.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: Blended

Local tuition: NZD 7,170 / year

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Doctor of Indigenous Development and Advancement (IDA)

Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development

Ngaruawahia, Waikato, New Zealand

waikatotainui.ac.nz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

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Doctorate programs in New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in New Zealand?

Which fields of study can I browse in New Zealand?

Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Health Science

Doctor of Juridical Science

Doctor of Laws

Doctor of Musical Arts

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Health

Doctor of Midwifery

Doctor of Musical Arts

Doctor of Nursing

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Computing

Doctor of Professional Practice

Doctor of Indigenous Development and Advancement

Doctor of Māori Development and Advancement

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Indigenous Development and Advancement (IDA)

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