Become a research student

Starting research study at UC depends on your background and what you're interested in. Explore the research profiles of our UC academics to find a supervisor.

To enrol in a Doctoral degree at UC, you need to either join an existing research project or find a supervisor for a new research direction. Find out how to do these things below.

There are some existing research projects specifically for research Master’s students, and you can also find these in the list of research projects below. However, in general it’s best to talk to the relevant faculty to find out how to enrol in a research Master’s degree.

Are you wondering what it's really like to be a research student at UC? Check out some UC research student profiles.

The team at Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School run events, workshops, and seminars throughout the year to support the development of our researchers. Check out the UC Graduate School events coming up in the next few months, and go to the events calendar to register and come along.

UC offers a diverse range of scholarships to support students for study towards a research doctoral degree at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. Find out more about doctoral scholarships at UC.

Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School is a space where our graduate research students can access wraparound support at every stage of their journey, from initial enquiry through to graduation.