Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in German in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
7,627
(c. USD4,471.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
As one of the most prominent global languages, German serves as the native tongue for nearly 100 million people. The German-speaking nations—Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein—comprise Central Europe's most extensive linguistic region. This language holds significant importance in commerce, given Germany's position as the world's third-largest economy. German influence has expanded consistently following the 1989 collapse of the Iron Curtain. Widely spoken across Eastern Europe, its prominence has grown further with EU expansion. Approximately 17 million individuals worldwide study German—perhaps you'll join their ranks.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master's degree, at First or Second Class (Division) 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.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
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.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Tuition
NZD
7,627