Auckland-IIT Doctoral Scholarship 2027: Engineering PhD

The University of Auckland-Indian Institute of Technology Doctoral Scholarship in Engineering 2027 supports doctoral students who study at the University of Auckland under a University of Auckland-IIT Dual, Joint or Cotutelle PhD Agreement, on an agreed topic in the Faculty of Engineering.

The award pays a stipend of up to NZ$25,000 a year for up to 24 months and covers compulsory PhD fees for up to 36 months, plus compulsory international student health insurance. It is awarded by nomination – there is no separate application form.

This page carries the value, the eligibility rules, the selection process and the conditions, all taken from the university’s official regulations.

University of Auckland-Indian Institute of Technology Doctoral Scholarship in Engineering 2027 with NZ$25,000 annual stipend

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Auckland-IIT Doctoral Scholarship in Engineering 2027: quick facts

Quick facts2026-27

Scholarship from	Faculty of Engineering and Design, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Scholarship value	Stipend up to NZ$25,000 a year for up to 24 months, plus compulsory PhD fees for up to 36 months and international health insurance
Tenure	Up to 36 months
Study level	PhD in Engineering in partnership with an IIT (Dual, Joint or Cotutelle agreement)
Who can apply	Full-time international students eligible to pay domestic PhD fees, with a GPE of 7.50 or above
Last date to apply	No separate application – you are considered when you apply for a UoA-IIT Dual, Joint or Cotutelle PhD; awarded by nomination
Official website	auckland.ac.nz – UoA-IIT Doctoral Scholarship in Engineering

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What is the University of Auckland-IIT Doctoral Scholarship in Engineering?

The scholarship was established in 2020 and is funded by the Faculty of Engineering. Its intention is to support doctoral students studying under a University of Auckland-Indian Institute of Technology Dual, Joint or Cotutelle PhD Agreement, on an agreed topic in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Auckland.

It is a targeted award for candidates who move between an IIT and Auckland as part of a joint doctoral programme, so the practical route is to be admitted to one of these UoA-IIT partnership PhD programmes in the first place.

Value: what the scholarship covers

A stipend of up to NZ$25,000 a year for up to 24 months, paid in fortnightly instalments while you are undertaking your PhD study in New Zealand.
Compulsory fees covered for up to 36 months for international students who are eligible to study under the domestic fees policy.
Compulsory international student health insurance during your studies in New Zealand (covered for up to 24 months while you are in New Zealand).
The scholarship is tax-free as long as the funds are used for study-related costs and living costs.
Tenure of up to 36 months.

Eligibility: who can apply

According to the official regulations, to be considered you must:

Be a full-time international student who is eligible to pay domestic PhD fees.
Be applying for, or admitted to, a University of Auckland-IIT Dual, Joint or Cotutelle PhD programme in the Faculty of Engineering.
Have a grade point equivalent (GPE) of 7.50 or above in your most recent qualifying programme for doctoral study.
Be starting the doctoral programme – students who have already begun their doctoral programme at the University of Auckland are not eligible.

Selection is based on academic merit, including your performance in your most recent qualifying programme, any coursework in your IIT PhD programme, academic references, CV, research and publication record, and the standing of the institution where you completed your qualifying programme.

How the scholarship is awarded

Apply for a University of Auckland-IIT Dual, Joint or Cotutelle PhD in the Faculty of Engineering, on an agreed topic.
You are considered for the scholarship automatically at the time of that application – there is no separate scholarship form.
Nomination is made to the Scholarships Office, and the award is made by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of a Selection Committee from the Faculty of Engineering.
If you are awarded the scholarship, you must enrol within six months of the date of your unconditional programme offer, otherwise the scholarship offer lapses.

Important conditions to know

The scholarship may not be held concurrently with a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship, or with any other New Zealand government or foreign government-funded scholarship held while you are in New Zealand.
It may be held with another study award where that award’s regulations permit and the University Council approves, up to an additional maximum of 50% of the stipend value.
Paid work, inside or outside the University, must not exceed 500 hours per scholarship year.
Payments begin no earlier than your enrolment date and are made only while you are in New Zealand.
International recipients may be outside New Zealand for a maximum total of twelve months during their doctorate, and only for research purposes, to keep domestic-fee eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

What is the value of the University of Auckland-IIT Doctoral Scholarship in Engineering?

It provides a stipend of up to NZ$25,000 a year for up to 24 months, compulsory fees for up to 36 months for international students on the domestic fees policy, and compulsory international student health insurance.

Who is eligible for the UoA-IIT Doctoral Scholarship in Engineering?

Full-time international students who are eligible to pay domestic PhD fees and who are studying under a University of Auckland-IIT Dual, Joint or Cotutelle PhD Agreement on an agreed topic in the Faculty of Engineering, with a grade point equivalent of 7.50 or above.

Do I need to apply separately for this scholarship?

No. You are considered for the scholarship when you apply for a University of Auckland-IIT Dual, Joint or Cotutelle PhD programme. The scholarship is awarded by nomination and there is no separate application form.

What is the GPE requirement for the UoA-IIT Doctoral Scholarship?

You must have a grade point equivalent (GPE) of 7.50 or above in your most recent qualifying programme for doctoral study.

Can I hold this scholarship with a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship?

No. It may not be held concurrently with a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship, or with any other New Zealand government or foreign government-funded scholarship held while you are in New Zealand.

How long is the UoA-IIT Doctoral Scholarship in Engineering tenable?

Up to 36 months. The stipend component is paid for up to 24 months and compulsory fees are covered for up to 36 months.

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University of Auckland-IIT Doctoral Scholarship 2027: Engineering PhD