PhD in Water Resource Management 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. USD4,435.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Professionals need diverse expertise and a holistic strategy to oversee Earth's vital water supplies, combining ecological, political, hydrological, and urban planning competencies. Students in Water Resource Management acquire skills to create groundbreaking solutions for responsibly maintaining this essential resource both in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is exclusively a research-focused program, conducted with guidance from leading experts while utilizing top-tier facilities. UC offers PhD opportunities across more than 70 disciplines, welcoming a diverse community of over 1,000 scholars from 60+ countries.

Earning a PhD requires conducting comprehensive, rigorous, and novel research in your selected field, culminating in a thesis that advances scholarly understanding. This achievement demonstrates intellectual capacity, perseverance, and dedication. A PhD opens doors to various career paths, including academic roles.


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

Tuition NZD 7,627

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