About the university
The New Zealand College of Chiropractic (NZCC) was established in 1994 and teaches one degree: the five-year Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro). Students do supervised internships in the college's own Chiropractic Centre in the final two years. The campus is in Mt Wellington, Auckland.
The college recruits students from many countries, mainly North America and Europe, and publishes a separate international fee. Entry is not straight from school for most applicants: you need 120 credits of prerequisite health science study (anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, microbiology and electives) at NZQF Level 5 or above, and IELTS 7.0. Indian students with first-year science at university level should send their transcripts for assessment.
- Founded
- 1994
- Type
- Private chiropractic college
- Programme
- Bachelor of Chiropractic (five-year professional degree)
- Intake
- One a year, in late January
- Campus
- 6 Harrison Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland
- Clinic
- On-campus Chiropractic Centre, described by the college as the largest in the southern hemisphere
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro)
- Fee / year
- NZ$31,788
- Duration
- 5 years
- Intakes
- Late January
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, no skill below 6.5
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (NZD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro) | 5 years | NZ$31,788 | ≈ ₹17.2 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at New Zealand College of Chiropractic with similar universities in New Zealand.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- No degree is needed, but Year 2 entry needs 120 credits of prerequisite study at NZQF Level 5 or equivalent: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Microbiology and three electives.
- Overseas courses are assessed from the syllabus and official transcript; 120 credits equals a full-time year in New Zealand.
- Year 2 applicants also complete a short online course on chiropractic philosophy and technique.
- Applicants without university-level science should apply first for guidance on prerequisites.
- Selection includes an application form, an essay, an interview and a critical thinking assessment.
Postgraduate
Documents
- Passport
- Completed NZCC application form
- Essay
- Official transcripts and course descriptors for any tertiary science study (translated into English if needed)
- IELTS Academic result
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.0 overall, no skill below 6.5; results normally valid for two years |
| Other tests | PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo are not listed |
| Exemption | An overseas university entrance qualification from a country where English is the main language of teaching and assessment may count; the Admissions Committee can still ask for IELTS |
Accommodation and living costs
NZCC has no student housing but helps students find a place. Most share flats within walking distance of the campus; the college points to the student association's Facebook group and Trade Me listings for rents.
| Item | In NZD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
A single campus in Mt Wellington, Auckland, built around the college's teaching clinic.
- Chiropractic Centre on campus, used by interns in the final two years.
- Hands-on technique training from the start of the programme.
- Year 4 internship develops practical, communication and business skills.
- Applications accepted year-round with limited places, so apply early.
Careers and graduate outcomes
The BChiro is a professional degree for work as a chiropractor. NZCC publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. Registration rules differ by country, so check them for where you plan to practise. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in New Zealand
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FAQs
How much does the Bachelor of Chiropractic cost for international students?
For 2027, Year 1 costs NZ$31,788 and Years 2 to 5 cost NZ$40,700 a year, plus a NZ$500 yearly student services fee and about NZ$1,000 a year for books and equipment.
Can I join straight after Class 12?
Usually not. You need 120 credits of prerequisite health science study at NZQF Level 5 or equivalent. Send any university science transcripts to admissions for assessment.
What IELTS score is needed?
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no skill below 6.5.
Are there scholarships for Indian students?
NZCC lists three NZ$10,000 living-cost scholarships, but its page does not say international students can apply. Ask the admissions team.
Sources
- NZCC: home page (opens in a new tab)
- NZCC: fees and finance (opens in a new tab)
- NZCC: international students (opens in a new tab)
- NZCC: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- NZCC: entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- NZCC: the programme (opens in a new tab)
- NZCC: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.chiropractic.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)
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