Doctoral study

Explore PhD opportunities and find information on everything you need to know as a doctoral candidate in our faculty.

We offer advanced research qualifications in architecture, heritage conservation, urban planning, and urban design.

Our focus areas for advanced research include global challenges, emerging technologies, local community practices and business.

More about our PhD in Engineering, including specialisations, support and supervisors.

Explore our world-class research centres that enable excellence in engineering and design cross-disciplinary research in New Zealand.

Meet some of the current doctoral candidates and graduates from the Faculty of Engineering and Design's PhD programme.

View our wide range of scholarships available to fund your doctoral study.

Find out about living in Auckland and making the most of your time at university.

Find key contacts in the Faculty of Engineering and Design.

Doctoral study in the School of Architecture and Planning