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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electronics)
at University of Waikato

Hamilton NZ, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 44,750
Country Rank#5
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component.

Science graduates with electronics skills are sought after by many industries that use or manufacture electronic equipment. New Zealand’s electronics manufacturing industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. Our companies are targeting niche markets, such as telecommunications, and exporting their products all over the world.

Course Content
he Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

Entry Requirement

A PhD consists of research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. The research, which must be the candidate's own work. The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no coursework for this degree.

Entry requirements:

A bachelors with honours or masters degree with a research component of at least 30 points and have achieved at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction.

IELTS	6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any band)
iBT (internet based TOEFL)	90 with a score of 21 in writing
Pearson PTE Academic	Overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills below 50
University of Waikato College	Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) Programme.

Fees & Scholarships
Estimated Fees* (International): $32,577-$42,841 per year *New international students may be eligible for domestic fees
Career Prospect
- Design Engineer
- Electronic Engineer
- Electronic Technician
- Information Systems Engineer
- Mechatronic Designer
- Embedded Programmer

Cost Of Studying At University of Waikato

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electronics) at University of Waikato