Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mathematics and Philosophy 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. USD4,453.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program focuses exclusively on research, conducted with guidance from leading experts and utilizing top-tier facilities. Students can pursue PhD studies across more than 70 disciplines alongside a diverse community of over 1,000 scholars representing 60+ countries.
This rigorous program demands in-depth, sustained, and innovative research within your chosen field, culminating in a thesis that advances scholarly understanding. Earning a PhD demonstrates intellectual prowess, dedication, and perseverance, opening doors to various career paths including academia.
The program cultivates two essential intellectual capacities. Alongside acquiring mathematical analytical skills, you'll hone philosophical reasoning abilities. Ultimately, you'll develop critical, logical, and independent thinking skills while mastering clear communication, writing, and argumentation - competencies vital for professional success across all fields. The program also provides excellent preparation for advanced studies in Logic, Philosophy, and Foundations of Mathematics. The University of Canterbury's PhD remains a research-focused qualification, undertaken with expert supervision in world-class facilities, offering studies in 70+ disciplines to a global student body from over 60 nations.
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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 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.
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