University of Auckland Courses and Fees 2026

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Law] From University of Auckland

Auckland, North IslandLocation
UniversitySchool type
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30041enrollment
Public
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Law)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$4,366 /Yr

NZ$7,659 /Yr
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Auckland Law School has New Zealand’s largest community of legal academics, with leaders in Corporate and Commercial Law, Public Law, and International Law. With these and all other major areas of the law, we attract research students from around the world.

The University of Auckland Law School is an active and vibrant research institution. Its members regularly publish articles and books in New Zealand and around the world and also serve as editors of a range of publications.

The faculty hosts several research centers and maintains close cooperation with the Legal Research Foundation. The faculty’s work is supported by the Davis Law Library’s extensive collection of legal materials.

The faculty welcomes inquiries from prospective research students. The faculty’s core subject areas include: 

  • Constitutional, Administrative, and Public Law
  • Contract, Torts, Equity, and Private Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Criminal Law and Justice
  • Human Rights Law
  • Indigenous Peoples and the Law
  • International and Comparative Law
  • Land and Environmental Law
  • Legal History and Theory
  • Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Family and Relationships Law

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$4366 (NZD 7659)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Expenses$6840 (NZD 12000)
Off-Campus Expenses$6053 (NZD 10620)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$4488 (NZD 7874)
2021$26612 (NZD 46688)

Important Dates

Eligible candidates can enrol and start their PhD at any time of year. You must enrol within 6 months of your unconditional offer.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
  • Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge a student's ability to convey a written message.
  • Aptitude test results: Used to make inferences about competencies, capabilities, and future performance on the job of the students.
  • Preference Form: Some departments require students to fill in a preference form that will ask to outline their preferences for the program specialization, research area, or faculty supervisor.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

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Law 151 out of 301 in Global Ranking
( #1 out of 4 in New-zealand 2025)

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Law 59 out of 400 in Global Ranking
( #1 out of 4 in New-zealand 2025)

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