Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Overview
We offer a phd degree in PhD in Chinese at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Key facts
- With research opportunities that cross a range of disciplines, you’ll be able to investigate the areas you’re most interested in, build a deeper understanding of the culture and language, and set yourself on the path to an academic career.
- Studying in the School of Languages and Cultures, you’ll learn from staff with international reputations for teaching, research, and publishing.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Literature and cultural studies
- Translation and translation studies
- Area studies, particularly from an Asia-Pacific perspective
- Cultural and intellectual history
- Processes of globalisation, migration, and cultural change
- Theory and practice of language teaching, preservation, and maintenance of language
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
- You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand
826-1,900 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

