School of Graduate Studies

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) works to support an outstanding experience for all PhD and named doctorate candidates.

How to find answers to your questions as a doctoral candidate

The Student Hubs offer in-person support and advice to all students, including doctoral candidates. If you can’t make it onto campus, the quickest way to find answers to your doctoral questions is through the large database of answers to common questions at AskAuckland.

If you cannot find the answers you need, email doctoraladvice@auckland.ac.nz and your query will be directed to the right department. General advice is also available at regular workshops.

About the School of Graduate Studies

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is the central service division responsible for managing and enhancing doctoral research programmes at the University of Auckland. SGS facilitates support and services for doctoral candidates and their supervisors across the institution. The division works across the lifecycle of the doctoral programmes, from enrolment to completion, and leads strategic initiatives for doctoral students, supervisors and programmes across and beyond the University.

Our Doctoral Candidate Advisers work with faculties/large-scale research institutes to manage doctoral enrolment, progression, examination and thesis submissions. Our Doctoral Examinations team is dedicated to ensuring the smooth organisation of doctoral examinations. Our Doctoral Experience team works to ensure that all doctoral candidates have information and access to a wide range of training and development offerings, as well as opportunities to engage and build connections with the University’s research community.

The Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor Caroline Daley, is the Chair of the Board of Graduate Studies. The board is responsible for the governance of doctoral policies.

Get in touch

Find out how to contact the University of Auckland at Contact us.