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NZD 48859

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 Month

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree is a one-year, research-only master's degree.

The Master of Philosophy enables you to expand your research capabilities by focusing on a particular area of interest, under the supervision of AUT's expert academic staff. It can provide a pathway to more advanced research at doctoral level.

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2027, May 2027, Oct 2026, Oct 2027

Closed

Jul 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have completed one of the following with the equivalent of a B grade average or higher:
      • Four-year bachelor’s degree OR
      • Bachelor’s honours degree OR
      • Bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate diploma OR
      • Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience relevant to the proposed programme of research

    6.5 IELTS Score
    90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    48859

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    AUT International Scholarships – South Asia

     

    Closing Date: 22 November 2026 for Semester 1 scholarships and 23 May 2027 for Semester 2 scholarships, or until all places are filled (whichever occurs first).

     

    AUT International Scholarships – South Asia
    PURPOSE Auckland University of Technology (AUT) provides scholarships to recognise and support high achieving internationalstudents as they begin their journey in becoming great graduates of AUT
    VALUE AND TYPE OF AWARD AUT International Scholarships are provided for the following levels of study:
    Undergraduate Scholarships Contribution of $10,000 towards tuition fees for the first year of study in a bachelor’s degree programme.
    Postgraduate Scholarships
    • Contribution of $7,000 towards tuition fees for the first year of postgraduate study in a Master’s degree programme, including Postgraduate Certificates or Postgraduate Diplomas leading to a Master’s degree.
    • Doctoral programmes are excluded from this scholarship
    TENURE   The scholarship is awarded for one year only.
    ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
    • Applicants must be new full-fee paying international students. See additional notes.
    • Applicants must be citizens of one of the following countries:
    • South Asia: Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives.
    • Applicants must have a current and valid conditional or unconditional offer to study an eligible AUT programme commencing in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2027.
    • Applicants cannot be previous AUT students. This includes those who are applying for a higher-level programme (e.g. an AUT bachelor’s degree graduate applying for a master’s programme).
    • Students who have already commenced studies at AUT are not eligible to apply.
    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must complete the AUT International Scholarship application online through the scholarships database on the AUT website: www.aut.ac.nz/scholarships.
    Applicants are required to upload a:
    • Current and valid conditional or unconditional offerto study an eligible AUT programme commencing in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2027
    • Detailed academic transcript for the most recent qualification, complete with grading scale.
    • Completion certificate, for example a bachelor’s degree certificate or senior secondary school results
    Applicants must also include their:
    • AUT student ID in the box provided on the application form.
    All documentation must be uploaded by the closing date otherwise the application will be considered ineligible.
    Applicants are required to declare if they have applied for other scholarships both internally (i.e. awarded by AUT) and externally (e.g. government scholarships). The selection committee will take this into consideration.
    SELECTION PROCESS
    • A selection committee comprising representatives from AUT International Office and/or Faculty will assessthe applications.
    • Applications will be shortlisted and awarded by AUT on the recommendation of the selection committee.
    • The country of origin of the applicant may be considered by the selection committee to align with AUT’s strategic aims.
    • Academic achievement will be taken into consideration.
    • Selection will take place on a fortnightly basis until places are filled.
    SCHOLARSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS The award of this scholarship is conditional on the student enrolling in an eligible AUT programme commencing in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2027.
    Recipients are required to be enrolled full time (120 points) at AUT during the tenure of the scholarship. Failure to do so may result in termination of the scholarship and any paid funds recovered.
    The contribution to tuition fees will be applied as a credit to the recipient’s AUT fees account once the recipient has:
    • accepted the scholarship;
    • received an unconditional Offer of Place for an eligible AUT programme commencing in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, 2027;
    • paid the tuition fees due, less the value of the scholarship
    • The scholarship may be terminated if recipients are found to have not truthfully declared their details during the application process. In this case, any paid funds will be recovered.
    • Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic standing and conduct during the tenure of the scholarship. Failure to do so may result in termination of the scholarship and any paid funds recovered.
    • Except in cases where there are compelling medical reasons or adverse personal circumstance beyond a student’s control, the uptake of the scholarship cannot be deferred.
    • The offer of scholarship lapses if it is not formally accepted within two weeks (10 business days) from the date of offer.
    • By accepting the award,scholarship recipients agree to appropriate publicity requestsfrom AUT to represent the university and the scholarship.
    • The scholarship cannot be held concurrently with any other AUT International Scholarship that provides a tuition-fee contribution.
    • The scholarship cannot be held by students whose studies are being fully or partially sponsored by either a home government or the New Zealand government.
    • Recipients have 14 days to accept their scholarship offer of place.
    • Recipients with a valid conditional offer to study an eligible AUT programme must make a reasonable effort to meet the English language condition (if any) of their conditional offer within one month of accepting the scholarship offer.
    ADDITIONAL NOTES
    • Eligible programmes are bachelor’s degree level or above (excluding doctoral) and 120 points or more in duration.
    • Internationalstudents are not citizens, permanent residents nor resident visa holders of New Zealand or Australia.
    • AUT is not obliged to make an award if there is no candidate ofsufficient merit.

    The regulations are periodically reviewed by the University Scholarships Committee and are subject to change.

     

     


    AUT International Scholarship - Business School - V3 2026

    AUT International Scholarship - Business School - V3 2026

         Brief Description: Eligibility Criteria  Amount and Type of Award:  Tenure:
     Auckland University of Technology (AUT) provides scholarships to recognise and support high achieving international students as they begin their journey in becoming great graduates of AUT.
    • Applicants must be new full-fee paying international students. See additional notes.
    • Applicants must have a current and valid unconditional offer to study the following AUT programme commencing in Intake V3, 2026 (October 2026):
      • Master of Applied Finance
      • Master of Business Management
      • Master of Global Business
      • Master of Marketing
      • Master of Professional Accounting
      • Master of Supply Chain Management
    • Applicants cannot be previous AUT students. This includes those who are applying for a higher-level programme (e.g., an AUT postgraduate diploma graduate applying for a master's programme).
    • Students who have already commenced studies at AUT are not eligible to apply.
    Contribution to tuition fees of $7,000 including GST, if any, paid in the third week after the trimester commencement date of the programme (Monday, 9 November 2026). The scholarship is awarded for one year only on programme commencement.

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