The Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research oversees all doctoral degrees and we work to ensure that your experience as a thesis student is a positive one.
If you are considering doctoral study follow our step by step process about how to apply and find out about funding options available to PhD students.
If you are a current doctoral student with questions on how COVID-19 may impact your studies, see the University's COVID-19 information.

Apply now to do a PhD
Applications for PhD admission and Wellington Doctoral Scholarships are considered three times a year and the deadlines are 1 March, 1 July and 1 November.
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Everything you need to know as you progress through your PhD is available here.