Study Psychology in Europe

This bachelor's degree examines human behavior and mental processes across a broad and scientifically grounded curriculum, spanning topics such as infant and child development, perception, learning, motivation, cognitive processes including memory and problem solving, individual differences, and social psychology, complemented by practical work, statistical analysis, and study of the brain's underlying physiology. The program develops both a knowledge base and applied skills, combining rigorous scientific thinking and numeracy with the practical understanding needed to support people in real-world clinical, counseling, and social contexts. Coursework includes design, execution, and critical evaluation of original research, statistical analysis using the Python programming language, and the development of group work, communication, presentation, and self-assessment skills, delivered through a mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and laboratory practicals.

The first two years introduce foundational areas of psychology, including social psychology, perception, psychological disorder, developmental psychology, the historical foundations of the field, cognition and the brain, language, thinking, the fundamentals of neuroscience and behavior, evolutionary psychology, personality and individual differences, and research methods and statistical analysis, with the option to take modules from other programs across the university. In the third and fourth years, students pursue advanced options aligned with their particular interests, while ensuring they complete at least one module in each of five thematic areas: biological, social, developmental, cognitive, and personality and individual differences. Recent advanced offerings have included topics such as neurological rehabilitation, social neuroscience, child language acquisition and development, workplace wellbeing, human and organizational factors, applied issues in developmental psychology, child and adolescent clinical psychology, human reasoning, biopsychology, the psychology of criminal behavior, and global mental health. The fourth year centers on an independent capstone research project carried out under staff supervision, and assessment throughout the program combines end-of-semester written examinations with continuous assessment. Students also have the opportunity to spend one or more semesters of their third year studying at partner psychology schools elsewhere in Europe, with full credit recognized toward the degree.

Graduates who pursue professional psychology typically continue into further professional training, while the broader skills developed during the degree also lead into fields such as management, marketing, advertising, accountancy, journalism, broadcast media, teaching, and recruitment.

All applicants must provide official evidence of English language proficiency at the program's standard entry level. This can be met through an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; a Duolingo English Test integrated score of at least 120 overall with no subscore below 100; a TOEFL iBT score of at least 90 overall with a minimum of 21 in each section (for tests taken before a specified 2026 changeover to the redesigned exam), or at least 4.5 overall with a minimum of 4.0 in each section under the redesigned scoring (for tests taken afterward); a Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency score of at least 180 overall with no score below 170; or a PTE Academic score of at least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in each section. Test results must be issued within two years prior to the start of studies. A number of secondary school qualifications are also accepted in place of a language test, including a grade 6 or higher in Ordinary or Higher Level English on the Irish Leaving Certificate, a grade C or higher in English Language on the GCSE, English A1, A2, or B at the required level on the International Baccalaureate, and equivalent minimum results on qualifications such as the European Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureate, the US High School curriculum, Hong Kong's HKDSE, or Malaysia's SPM.

This master's program explores social change through the lenses of leadership, conflict resolution, environmental sustainability, and cross-cultural psychology. Students study in Germany, Portugal, and Italy, developing expertise in transformative leadership, trauma, environmental justice, and community psychology. The curriculum includes advanced training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and a student-organized summer school on digital transformation. A key feature is a supervised 20 ECTS internship, often in post-conflict regions like Serbia or Bosnia, focusing on psychosocial and community interventions. The program concludes with a thesis, jointly supervised by two universities.

To be eligible for this master's program, applicants need a bachelor's degree in Psychology with at least 180 ECTS credits, including a minimum of 100 ECTS in psychology-specific subjects. A C1 level of English proficiency, according to the CEFR, is required. All international applications must go through Uni-Assist for validation. Although not required, internships in psychology or related fields, along with volunteer or civic engagement, can strengthen an application by showing practical experience and social commitment. Applications are submitted entirely online, with original documents needed upon admission.

This bachelor's program provides a thorough foundation in psychological theory and practice. It covers major areas such as general, clinical, social, developmental, and health psychology, alongside neuroscience, statistics, and research methods. Students gain hands-on skills through training in communication, testing, counseling, and observation. Specialized topics include forensic psychology, organizational behavior, and psychopathology. Elective options allow exploration of intercultural, positive, or group psychology. The program concludes with a bachelor thesis and an internship to apply academic knowledge in real-world settings.

To apply for this bachelor's program, applicants must submit a secondary school diploma with final grades, a passport copy, and a motivational letter that is written independently without AI assistance. English proficiency at a B2 level is required, which can be proven through TOEFL iBT (72–94), IELTS (5.5–6.5), PTE (59–75), or Duolingo (100–125). Alternatively, applicants can take the university's free online English test. A minimum GPA of 60% of the maximum is needed. Students with a gap of three or more years since graduation may be asked to take additional tests. All documents must be clear, high-quality color scans.

This bachelor's degree offers an introduction to psychology as a field where theoretical study and experimental clinical work sit side by side, building strong foundations across brain and behavior, developmental psychology, social psychology and communication, clinical psychology, and the fundamentals of health psychology, supported throughout by seminars and workshops.

The first year opens with academic English alongside the basic concepts of psychology, brain and behavior, developmental psychology, social psychology and communication, the philosophy of science, and basic research methods in psychology. The second year introduces statistical methods in psychology, the psychology of individual differences, work and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, and the principles of psychodynamic psychology. The third year turns to an introduction to clinical health psychology.

Graduates go on to work in public and private organizations, in education, and in third-sector enterprises, and, under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, can provide services supporting individuals, groups, organizations, and communities in promoting health.

Applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or an equivalent qualification and must pass an online entry test conducted in English; this bachelor's program has a limited number of available places, which are assigned through a ranking of admitted applicants. Applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference, which can be met through several recognized certificates, including a TOEFL iBT score of at least 80, an IELTS score of at least 6.0, a Cambridge B2 First (ESOL Level 1) score of at least 173, an Oxford Test of English score of at least 126, a Pearson Test of Academic English score of at least 65, or equivalent B2-level qualifications from providers such as Trinity College London or Gatehouse ESOL.