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New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Wellington, New Zealand · Private · Est. 1989

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1989

Type

Private

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

The New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (NZSATCM) was established in 1989 and describes itself as the oldest school of its kind in New Zealand. It holds NZQA's Category 1 rating, the highest available. Its main qualification is the Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture); NZQA's 2019 review described a four-year degree taught alongside diplomas in tuina and Chinese herbal medicine, at campuses in Auckland and Wellington.

The Careers NZ listing says international students should contact the school and show they meet visa requirements. NZSATCM does not publish international fees on any page we could read, so no fees are listed here; ask the school (admin@nzsao.com) for the current fee, campus and intake before applying.

Founded
1989
Type
Private training establishment, NZQA Category 1
Main qualification
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture), Level 7
Campuses
Auckland and Wellington (NZQA report, 2019)
Students
118 domestic and 8 international (NZQA report, 2019)

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.

      Scholarships

        Admission requirements

        Undergraduate

        • Applicants must be at least 18 and have at least 42 credits at Level 3 or higher, or equivalent (Careers NZ listing).
        • International students should contact the school and provide proof that they meet visa requirements.

        Postgraduate

          Documents

          • Passport
          • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
          • English test result
          • Proof of meeting student visa requirements

          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

          English requirements
          Test or routeTypical requirement
          English requirementCareers NZ lists the NZ Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 4; test scores are not published
          IELTS, PTE, TOEFLNot stated on the pages we could read; confirm with the school

          Accommodation and living costs

          No student housing information is published on the pages we could read. Students rent privately.

          Accommodation and living costs
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          Campus and location

          NZQA's 2019 review lists teaching sites in Auckland (Manukau Road) and Wellington (Willis Street). Check current locations with the school.

          • Specialist school for acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.
          • NZQA Category 1 provider.
          • Degree taught alongside tuina and Chinese herbal medicine diplomas (NZQA, 2019).

          Careers and graduate outcomes

          The degree prepares students to practise as acupuncturists. The school publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we could read. See our New Zealand guide for post-study work rules.

          Graduate outcomes
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          FAQs

          Does NZSATCM take international students?

          The Careers NZ listing says international students should contact the school and show proof of visa requirements. NZQA's 2019 report counted eight international students.

          How much are the fees?

          International fees are not published on the pages we could read. Email admin@nzsao.com for the current fee.

          What are the entry requirements?

          You must be 18 or older and hold at least 42 credits at Level 3 or higher, or an equivalent qualification.

          Sources

          1. NZSATCM: home page (opens in a new tab)
          2. Careers NZ: Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture) (opens in a new tab)
          3. NZQA: external evaluation and review report, 2019 (opens in a new tab)

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

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