Tuition, financial aid, and scholarships at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
Course fees
Domestic Students (2027)
- For a full time Year 1 student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $14,160 (NZD)
- For a full time Year 2 to Year 5 student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $22,320 (NZD)
International Students (2027)
- For a full time Year 1 International Student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $31,788 (NZD)
- For a full time Year 2 to Year 5 International Student, the annual fee (Semester One and Semester Two) is $40,700 (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.
StudyLink:
loans and allowances for New Zealand students
If you’re a New Zealand citizen or resident, StudyLink is where your funding starts. Eligible students can use a Student Loan to cover the cost of study while enrolled at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
A Student Loan can help with three things:
- Course fees: your compulsory fees, paid directly to the College
- Course-related costs: up to $1,000 a year for books, equipment and a laptop
- Living costs: a weekly payment to support you while you study full time
You may also be eligible for a Student Allowance, which you don’t have to pay back.
Australian citizens and permanent residents who have lived in New Zealand for three years or more may also be eligible.
Apply early. We recommend applying to StudyLink when you apply to the College, so your funding is in place before classes begin.
The New Zealand Government sets eligibility and loan amounts, and they can change. StudyLink has the latest details.
Funding your NZCC education from overseas
We’re seeing growing interest from students across Australia, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and Europe, with students from these regions choosing to come to New Zealand to study the Bachelor of Chiropractic with us . Funding options vary between countries and may include government support, education savings schemes, student loans, scholarships and private finance.
If you’re considering the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and would like to explore your funding options, contact our Enrolment team. We’re happy to help you understand what may be available in your country.
Funding for Canadian students
- Student loans: The College is an approved post-secondary institution, so Canadian students are eligible for student loans through the Canadian Federal Government. Visit canada.ca/student-aid. Many Canadian banks also offer student loan programmes (CIBC is one example), so check your options with your bank.
- Education savings: You may be able to use your RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan) to help fund your studies in New Zealand. Find out more at Canada.ca
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.
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.
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.