It is normally expected that you will be living and studying in New Zealand while enrolled for a PhD or master's degree, however distance learning is possible.
Discuss this with your potential supervisor and department at the start of the application process who will submit a distance plan outlining the arrangement.
If you are:
- A New Zealand or Australian permanent resident, or
- An Australian citizen, or
- An international student
You will be required to pay international fees if you are living and studying overseas.
A distance plan should answer the following questions:
- Where will the candidate be based?
- Will there be a local co-supervisor?
- Will the candidate be affiliated with any other institution?
- How will supervision at a distance work (e.g. frequency of meetings, Skype, etc.)?
- Any other relevant information