Tuition, financial aid, and scholarships at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
Course fees 2026
Domestic Students
Tuition fees change depending on the courses you are enrolled in.
- For a full time Year 1 student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $13,480 (NZD)
- For a full time Year 2 student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $21,240 (NZD)
- For a full time Year 3 to Year 5 student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $21,240 (NZD)
International Students
- For a full time Year 1 International Student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $29,520 (NZD)
- For a full time Year 2 to Year 5 International Student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $38,280 (NZD)
Compulsory Student Services Fee
All students pay a compulsory student services fee of $500 (NZD) per year. For information on consultation and how student services fees are spent, click here.
Additional Course Costs
You will incur some additional course costs for textbooks, course materials prepared by the College, the Chiropractic Centre Manual, special clothing, physical examination equipment and travel, plus any other charges for services provided by the College.
We recommend allowing around $1,000 (NZD) per year for course related costs. To view a breakdown of these costs, visit the Current Students section of our website.
Student Loans
New Zealand and Australian students may be eligible for New Zealand government loans and allowances while enrolled at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. We recommend that prospective students contact StudyLink for more information on loans and allowances, as eligibility and the actual value of loans and allowances are subject to change.
It is possible for students to apply for funding from many countries:
- Canada – The College is an approved post-secondary institution and Canadian Students are eligible for student loans through the Canadian Federal Government. For more information visit www.canlearn.ca. Banking institutions in Canada offer student loan programmes. For example, CIBC provides information on their website. Check your options with your bank.
- Norway – Norwegian students are able to receive financial support for higher education abroad for the College and prerequisite study at AUT. Visit www.lanekassen.no.
- Other countries – For information on funding options in other countries contact the College.
Fees Free Eligibility
If you are a first-time learner in tertiary education, you may be eligible to get your fees covered for one year’s study. Go to the link below to check if you are eligible for Fees Free.
Scholarships
The New Zealand College of Chiropractic is excited to announce the launch of a new scholarship programme aimed at increasing access to chiropractic education for a broader range of our community and expanding the outreach of the chiropractic profession. In partnership with the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association, this initiative seeks to empower aspiring chiropractors from various backgrounds to pursue their dream of becoming a chiropractor and contribute to their communities.
US Financial Aid
The New Zealand College of Chiropractic participates in the US Federal Student Aid Direct Loan Program. This scheme allows US citizens and eligible non-citizens to access US Federal Student loans while studying for the Bachelor of Chiropractic at the College. Full details are located at the link below.
Student Fee Protection
The New Zealand government has a student fee protection policy to protect student fees. All student fees are deposited into an independently managed trust account: Banks Group, Chartered Accountants – New Zealand College of Chiropractic Student Fee Trust Account. The College withdraws from this account on a consumption basis, monthly in arrears.