PhD - International Business in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

University of Auckland | Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 7,454
(c. USD4,376.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognized advanced research degree, representing the highest academic qualification attainable. Doctoral candidates are analytical, inquisitive, and innovative scholars who conduct groundbreaking research spanning a minimum of three years. The University of Auckland offers this prestigious research program across more than 100 disciplines, where students pursue autonomous, novel investigations under the guidance of distinguished academics and research pioneers. Throughout their doctoral journey, students enhance their personal, professional, and scholarly capabilities. Our PhD candidates regularly showcase their findings at both domestic and global conferences while being supported to establish connections and partnerships with leading specialists in their field. Comprehensive doctoral regulations and procedures, including the PhD statute, can be found in our Doctoral policies and guidelines. Should your desired PhD specialization not appear in our listings, it might be offered under an alternative designation.

By pursuing your International Business doctorate with us, you'll become part of an elite research community with access to publishing opportunities, global academic conferences, and valuable connections across both academic and professional spheres.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours

Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
  • Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21
  • Paper-based TOEFL - Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21
  • C1 Advanced (previously - Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
  • C2 Proficiency (previously - Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
  • University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) - Grade of B-
  • University of Auckland English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) - Grade of B-
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 85
  • Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE III with a pass in all 4 components
  • LanguageCert - International ESOL - C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill OR C2 Mastery with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
  • AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam - Overall score of 70% with no section below 65%
  • English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment - Assessment Level 3 overall and no skill below Level 2

Tuition NZD 7,454

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