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New Zealand College of Chiropractic

Auckland, New Zealand · Private · Est. 1994

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1994

Type

Private

Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Ranking

Not ranked

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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

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (NZD)Approx. in rupees
    Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro)5 yearsNZ$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.

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    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

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        English language requirements

        English requirements
        Test or routeTypical requirement
        IELTS Academic7.0 overall, no skill below 6.5; results normally valid for two years
        Other testsPTE, TOEFL and Duolingo are not listed
        ExemptionAn 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.

        Accommodation and living costs
        ItemIn NZDApprox. 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.

        Graduate outcomes
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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

        1. NZCC: home page (opens in a new tab)
        2. NZCC: fees and finance (opens in a new tab)
        3. NZCC: international students (opens in a new tab)
        4. NZCC: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
        5. NZCC: entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
        6. NZCC: the programme (opens in a new tab)
        7. NZCC: scholarships (opens in a new tab)

        Official website: www.chiropractic.ac.nz (opens in a new tab)

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