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Find out how to apply and who to contact for more information about the EdD.

Not open to new applicants in 2025

In 2025, we won’t be accepting any new students into Part 1 of the Doctor of Education programme.

Warning

This programme may not be suitable for you as an international student, due to one or more of the following reasons:

  • The qualification is only available as part-time study.
  • The qualification is delivered by distance or online modes.
  • The content is mostly specific to the New Zealand context.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss an alternative programme in your field of interest, contact Wellington University International.

Key dates

If you are studying at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington for the first time, or moving from the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to degree study, you must attend International Orientation and Enrolment prior to the start of your programme. Make sure you check the orientation dates for your programme.

Key dates

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How to apply

You apply online through the University's Wellington Faculty of Graduate Research (WFGR) where you'll also find details of available funding and general information about doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington.

The application deadline is 1 November for entry into the programme for the following year. Note that you don't need to provide a full research proposal when you apply.

Contacts

As an international student, you should contact Wellington University International with any questions about studying at this university. Wellington University International will also process your application. If you have a query about programme or course content, you can contact one of the academic or school staff below

Dr Judith Loveridge, Programme Director

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