Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Russian 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. USD4,478.59)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is exclusively research-focused, 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 prolonged, in-depth, and innovative investigation within your selected field, culminating in a thesis that advances scholarly understanding. Earning a PhD demonstrates exceptional intellectual capacity, dedication, and perseverance, opening doors to various career paths including academia.
As a major global language spoken by approximately 150 million people, Russian holds status as one of the United Nations' six official languages. The cultural heritage of Russia is particularly vibrant and compelling. Recent geopolitical shifts have increased accessibility to Russia's key industrial and strategic regions, especially those geographically proximate to New Zealand. These developments have created unprecedented opportunities for direct commercial, economic, and cultural exchanges between New Zealand and Russia, significantly enhancing the prospects for Russian language studies in New Zealand.
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