Postgraduate study and research

AUT is New Zealand’s fastest growing postgraduate study destination. We offer a wide range of postgraduate courses – from honours degrees to doctorates – taught by world-leading academics.

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Applying for postgraduate and research programmes

Get info on how to apply for postgraduate programmes at AUT, including how to prepare a research proposal or what to do if you’re transferring to AUT for postgraduate study.

Find a scholarship

Search our database for awards and scholarships to help fund your studies. Each scholarship gives details about how and when you need to apply.

Scholarships and awards at AUT

Egide Kalisa
Lorenzo Fiori
Justine Patea
Alejandro Davila
Egide Kalisa
Great graduatesEgide KalisaDoctor of PhilosophyPhD student Egide Kalisa is investigating the impact of toxic compounds from chemical and biological aerosols in urban environments in New Zealand and Rwanda.PhD student Egide Kalisa is investigating the impact of toxic compounds from chemical and biological aerosols in urban environments in New Zealand and Rwanda. He has always wanted to pursue an academic career, says Egide who expects to finish his PhD in 2019. The excellent reputation of AUT’s academic staff was a key reason Egide chose AUT.
Lorenzo Fiori
Great graduatesLorenzo FioriDoctor of PhilosophyPhD student Lorenzo Fiori is exploring how to safely interact with humpback whales, while giving people an opportunity to appreciate these majestic creatures.Lorenzo Fiori’s research intersects an important area between marine mammals and tourism. The AUT Doctor of Philosophy candidate is currently exploring how to interact with humpback whales in a way that maintains their safety and conservation, while also giving people an opportunity to appreciate these majestic creatures up close.
Justine Patea
Great graduatesJustine PateaMaster of LawsPostgraduate study had long been on the cards and the supportive learning environment is a highlight for her, says Master of Laws student Justine Patea.Postgraduate study had long been on the cards, says Master of Laws student Justine Patea. She had contemplated doing postgraduate study in law for quite a while, but the timing had never been right. She would highly recommend AUT’s Master of Laws to others, and the supportive and interactive learning environment is a highlight of Justine’s studies.
Alejandro Davila
Great graduatesAlejandro DavilaVirtual Reality Storytelling / VR Producer, Conical Ltd.Master of Creative TechnologiesAUT creative technologies alumnus Alejandro Davila is the man behind New Zealand’s first virtual reality film and a Young NZ Innovator of the Year finalist.The future of storytelling lies in virtual reality, says Alejandro Davila, the man behind New Zealand’s first virtual reality film and a Young NZ Innovator of the Year finalist. Built as a prototype at AUT, the project has received widespread media attention and Alejandro is now recognised as a pioneer in this field.

Thesislink – Research blog

AUT's research blog is full of useful tips for all researchers and postgraduate students.

Thesislink blog

Develop your research skills

AUT offers hundreds of resources and activities to help researchers develop their skills and connect with colleagues. These range from conferences and other events to help with ethics and funding applications.

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