Questions tagged [new-zealand]
On standards or conventions specific to the higher education system in New Zealand, which differs in structure and style from the systems in other parts of the world.
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Does Australia and New Zealand have year round application system for PhD program in Mathematics?
I have completed my masters in mathematics from a institute in Asia. I will apply to Australia and New Zealand for PhD program in mathematics.
I wanted to know if Australia and New Zealand has a year ...
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I got odd answer to my PhD application from Waikato University, What should I do now? [closed]
In November 2023, I submitted my PhD application to Waikato University in New Zealand. As part of the application process, it is required for each student to establish direct contact with a supervisor ...
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What steps should I take if I haven't received responses from potential supervisors?
I am in the process of applying for the M.Sc. Research program at universities in New Zealand. My application will not be assessed unless I secure a supervisor. Despite reaching out to three potential ...
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Can I apply for a Ph.D. position with TOEFL iBT score 86 with writing score 23 while the university want total score 90 with writing 21?
I am going to apply to a university in New Zealand where the university language requirement is the thing that I mentioned in the question. There are other language tests, but I took TOEFL iBT. I have ...
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Is it a problem if I start doing research too early?
After graduation, I will go to a graduate school to pursue a master by research degree in Applied Mathematics. The program will be research-based without any coursework.
The supervisors can suggest ...
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Should I look for a job in a foreign country before I get there to pursue my Ph.D.? [closed]
I got accepted to a Ph.D. program in New Zealand. For now, I have enough funding to cover only my first year of study, which is why I plan to work in that country while I study. Is it advisable to ...
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Is it petty to expect people to use your title in a professional setting?
As a general rule, I'm a laid back person and don't take life too seriously. So while I have a PhD, let's say, I don't wave around. (So much so that my PhD scroll hasn't been framed yet).
I work ...
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What is the exact rule for 12 months work permit find period after PhD study
Does anybody know about the exact rules that a PhD student have work find permit period after studies? I need to know exactly how long after studies could someone stay for finding job? Another ...
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How to reduce workload and recover while dealing with aftereffects of a serious concussion?
Around one year ago, I had a ski accident and suffered from concussion. I was on sabbatical at that time ⛷️. At first, I didn't notice full-on effect. Now I am back to full academic life of teaching, ...
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Do bachelor's and master's degrees have to be the same in order to apply for a doctorate?
I got my bachelors degree in the field of wood and paper science engineering and got my masters degree in the field of industrial engineering. I have more than 15 years of experience in the field of ...
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How much study gap is acceptable in New Zealand?
I got my Master about 4 years ago from Iran. Since then, I have been working in a research group and published 4 papers in journals with IF between 1.767 to 4.594, including a paper related to my ...
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Do PhD students have to be in a certain age range to receive a scholarship? [duplicate]
I am going to pursue my Ph.D. in Australia or New Zealand, I don't know if my age can affect my application regarding getting a scholarship. I definitely need a scholarship and stipend to help me to ...
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Practicality of attaining a law degree despite difficulty remembering facts?
I am > 40 years old and have been heavily involved in IT for my adult life. 20-25 years ago I successfully studied 2 years of Information Technology at a polytechnic (I've always been good with ...
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The meaning of "paper" in the context of undergraduate students
The word "paper" on this site seems to be extensively used to refer to serious scientific publications/articles by PhD students and other researchers.
Now I am coming across its use by students ...
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What is the equivalent of an Australian or New Zealand honours thesis in British universities?
Although it is somewhat discipline specific, in Australia, to receive honours for a bachelors degree, a student must undertake an additional, optional year of fulltime study, turning a three year ...
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