Master's in Psychology in Europe

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 program in psychology of wellbeing and social inclusivity emphasizes psychological methods for promoting individual and organizational wellbeing, cognitive and emotional development, and inclusivity in diverse social contexts. Core subjects include developmental psychology, social prejudice, psychometrics, brain plasticity, and risk factors in development. Students choose elective topics such as cognitive styles and anthropology of migration. The second year integrates applied neuroscience, multicultural contexts, and a practicum (internal or external), culminating in a final thesis or internship project. The structure supports careers in psychological support services, inclusive policy development, and research.

Admission to this program requires a degree specifically in psychological sciences and techniques, with at least 88 ECTS earned across the main psychological disciplines—general, neuropsychology, psychometrics, developmental, social, organizational, psychodynamic, and clinical psychology—with a minimum of 6 ECTS in each area. For international applicants, a psychology degree with comparable coursework totaling approximately 80 ECTS is required. A B2 English language certificate is also mandatory unless the candidate is a native speaker or has completed a degree fully taught in English. Students who have not yet graduated may apply in the second intake only. EU students typically pay around €1,200/year based on family income. Non-EU students usually pay a fixed fee of about €1,400/year. Check with the university for your exact fee.

This master’s program explores the psychological and statistical foundations of decision-making in economic contexts. Students begin with courses in behavioral economics, psychology, and statistics, building skills in decision-making and research methods. Specializations are available in “Consumer and Economic Decisions” and “Work and Well-being,” focusing on modeling decision support and understanding workplace behavior. Core subjects emphasize critical thinking and analytical modeling, with applied research components. The curriculum also includes thesis work, elective courses, and a strong emphasis on practical problem-solving in behavioral economics.

Applicants must pass an in-house written admission exam (Type A), worth 60 points, which evaluates language proficiency, quantitative analytical skills, and logical reasoning abilities. In addition, candidates must take an oral examination worth 30 points. The oral exam covers professional topics based on recommended literature and also assesses the applicant’s motivation and aptitude for the program.

This master's program focuses on understanding and managing diversity and intercultural relationships across educational and workplace settings. It includes training in qualitative and advanced research methods specific to psychology, as well as developing key competencies to work effectively in culturally diverse environments. Students explore how age, individual differences, and cultural factors influence behavior and interpersonal relations. The program also covers diversity management at work and in schools, equipping graduates to support inclusive practices and psychological well-being across different life stages and contexts.

To apply for this master's program, applicants must have a degree in Psychology or a closely related field. Candidates are evaluated based on their final bachelor's grade (45%), academic and scientific background (20%), professional experience in Psychology or intercultural contexts (15%), and proficiency in English (20%). A minimum overall score of 13 out of 20 is required for admission. International applicants must provide certified translations of their academic documents unless they are in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Learn more about grades in Europe at https://www.studyineurope.eu/grades.

This master's degree offers an interdisciplinary education in cognitive sciences, the study of mental processes that shape the behavior of both biological organisms and artificial systems. The program is designed to gradually build students into confident, independent researchers capable of synthesizing approaches, methods, and knowledge across disciplines, whether they go on to further postgraduate study or into science-based industry.

The first year opens with an intensive introductory course structured to let students complement their existing undergraduate background: alongside a shared component covering the discipline's core work and its interdisciplinary character, students choose one elective module from either an introduction to empirical research and statistical methods or an introduction to the philosophy of cognitive science, and select two elective elements from cognitive psychology, neuropsychology and cognition, comparative cognition, and the critical history of cognitive science. Students then take a broader interdisciplinary sequence covering topics such as numerical and visual cognition, judgment and reasoning, rationality, individual differences in cognition, metacognition, consciousness, theory of mind, and social cognition. Further first-year coursework builds core research competencies through empirical research methods, covering experimental and non-experimental designs, measurement theory, neuroscience methods, programming cognitive experiments, and open science tools; a dedicated statistics course using open-source software, covering linear and logistic modeling, repeated-measures and hierarchical designs, and techniques such as mediation, path analysis, and structural equation modeling; and a course on research ethics, covering ethical issues in working with research participants, data management and sharing, data protection regulation, and the use and misuse of research findings. Students also complete two short rotation projects, allowing them to plan and design early-stage research studies in different subdisciplines before settling on a topic for their thesis.

In the second year, students work closely with a chosen supervisor to design and carry out an original research project for their master's thesis, complemented by a science communication project related to their research. Additional coursework includes a journal club focused on discussing current literature, science communication training covering science writing, digital presentation, and audience-specific communication, and a professional development course covering academic and industry career paths, transferable skills, and research and data science pathways, including an industry engagement day. Students also select elective courses each semester to build technical research skills or deepen their knowledge in areas of particular interest.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate university degree, typically in cognitive science or a related discipline such as psychology, philosophy, linguistics, informatics, biology, biomedicine, or anthropology, though applications from other academic backgrounds are also welcomed. Applicants must demonstrate good spoken and written English at a minimum B2 level, assessed through a short interview rather than a formal language test. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may also apply and, if successful, receive a conditional offer pending completion of their degree. Required application materials include a completed application form, a structured motivational letter in English that includes a research proposal, a CV in English, and evidence of the applicant's undergraduate degree status; degrees from institutions outside Croatia must undergo an official recognition procedure. Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview with three members of the teaching staff, covering a general introductory question, a question based on the applicant's research proposal, and a question on general empirical research methods.

This one-year master's specialization offers a balanced combination of theory and skills training in both psychotherapy and clinical research, following a scientist-practitioner model that sits at the interface of science and practice. Students build three core competencies: clinical interviewing, including the skills to conduct mental status examinations and classify symptoms into diagnostic categories; basic therapeutic skills for organizing and conducting therapeutic consultations; and scientific thinking, including the ability to evaluate clinical research literature and to formulate research questions, design studies, analyze data, and report findings. The program is structured in roughly equal parts coursework, thesis work, and a clinical internship, with theoretical teaching combined with practical clinical training delivered in small groups, informed by ongoing research into mood disorders, anxiety disorders, traumatic stress, and personality disorders.

Core coursework includes psychopathology and therapeutic skills, which pairs lectures on major psychiatric disorders with supervised practice sessions in essential therapeutic techniques and structured reflection on professional development; experimental clinical psychology, which examines the strengths and weaknesses of observational and treatment evaluation research designs, including randomized clinical trials, for studying the causes and treatment of abnormal behavior; clinical interviewing and assessment, in which students develop diagnostic interviewing skills through sessions with trained actors and learn to report findings both orally and in writing; and cognitive behavior interventions, covering general principles of cognitive behavioral therapy as well as specific techniques such as case formulation, exposure, response prevention, and cognitive restructuring. Students completing a shorter, non-clinical internship also take a set of elective courses to round out their program. Motivated students can additionally pursue extracurricular honours education, such as a year-long leadership program or shorter interdisciplinary challenge courses tackling real-world issues alongside partner organizations.

While this degree does not on its own grant an independent license to practice, graduates who complete a substantial clinical internship fulfill the theoretical and practical requirements to pursue further post-master's training toward becoming a licensed psychologist, and the program can also serve as a strong first step toward work as a trainer, counsellor, or researcher, with some graduates continuing on to doctoral study.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in psychology from a research university, or an equivalent degree subject to review, demonstrating university-level knowledge across introductory psychology, social and organizational psychology, personality psychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology or related biological psychology topics, clinical and abnormal psychology, developmental and educational psychology, and training in both interpersonal skills such as interviewing and counseling and in psychodiagnostics. Applicants must also have completed at least 30 credits of advanced coursework relevant to clinical psychology and at least 20 credits in methodology and statistics, covering topics such as psychometrics, multivariate data analysis, and statistical software. Eligible applicants then take part in a selection process assessed on two criteria: their academic record across general psychology, clinical coursework, and methodology and statistics, and a written motivation statement addressing the quality of their reasoning, the connection between their personal motivation and the program's content, and their language skills.

Applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency, which can be met through an IELTS Academic score of at least 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, a TOEFL iBT score of at least 90 overall with minimum component scores, or a Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of at least 180 overall with no component below 169; test results must be no more than two years old. This requirement is waived for applicants who completed their education in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Singapore, South Africa, or Malta, who hold an English-taught International Baccalaureate diploma, or who completed a Dutch secondary or English-taught university degree.

This master's degree offers advanced graduate-level study in psychology, aimed at students who already hold an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field, and is structured around two specialization tracks that shape which courses students take throughout the program. Shared coursework spans advanced psychometrics and diagnostic tool construction, advanced research methodology, statistical analysis, and the ethical application of psychology, along with psychological diagnosis through case study work, English for professional use, a supervised internship in psychological practice, and a sequence of master's seminars building toward the thesis. Students have access to professional research laboratories equipped for psychophysiological and behavioral research, including eye-tracking, electroencephalography, and electromyography equipment, and instruction places strong emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge in practice, drawing on cognitive and behavioral approaches.

The Clinical Psychology track meets recognized European standards for professional training and competence in psychology. It covers the science and practice of clinical psychology, counseling and psychotherapy, and clinical interviewing and communication skills, before progressing to child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology and its application in practice. Later coursework covers psychotherapeutic approaches spanning psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral methods, developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders in children, work with adults experiencing behavioral addictions and eating disorders, clinical diagnosis in practice, and therapeutic work with families and groups.

The Business Psychology track covers applied social psychology, organizational psychology, and the psychology of technology, followed by newer developments in social psychology, cross-cultural organizational psychology, and human-technology interaction. Later coursework addresses psychological assessment tools used in human resources, organizational behavior and business analytics, an introduction to psychological interventions, applications of artificial intelligence in psychology, global mobility and inclusive team management, and interventions supporting mental health and personal development.

Across both tracks, students also choose from a set of elective courses to further tailor their studies.

Graduates of the Clinical Psychology track go on to careers in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, social work, counseling, behavior analysis, particularly around developmental disabilities, neuropsychology, educational and academic psychology, cross-cultural consultation, and life coaching. Graduates of the Business Psychology track pursue careers in areas such as diversity and inclusion, human resource management, user experience design, education, consulting, academia and research, and policy advising, as well as roles in training and development, coaching, management and leadership, communication, and public relations.

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field of study; those with an undergraduate degree specifically in psychology receive additional points during admission. Admission is based on a ranking list compiled from a three-step process consisting of an entrance exam, an admission interview, and an assessment of the applicant's extracurricular achievements. Applicants must indicate their preferred specialization track, either Clinical Psychology or Business Psychology, as part of their application.

This master's program is one of the first in Europe dedicated to the psychology of creativity, personal development, and wellbeing, responding to a growing global demand for practitioners who can bridge artistic practice and psychological insight. Structured across three semesters and built around five core modules, the program combines scientific research with hands-on creative practice to explore how creativity intersects with human development, mental health, and social connection. In the first semester, students engage with two foundational modules: one examining how creativity evolves across different life stages through key psychological frameworks, and another exploring the therapeutic and transformative potential of expressive arts — including music, movement, visual arts, and storytelling — as tools for emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
The program is designed for those who want to apply creative and psychological approaches in personal, professional, and community contexts, equipping graduates to work at the intersection of the arts, mental health, and lifelong learning. It is delivered entirely in English as a one-year, full-time course.

To apply, students must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with a strong academic result — equivalent to an upper second-class honors degree or higher. Applicants who do not hold a formal qualification but can demonstrate relevant professional or life experience may also be considered through a non-standard admissions route. All applicants must submit personal and educational information, proof of prior education, a detailed project proposal, a sample of academic or research writing, and a portfolio. Since the program is taught in English, a minimum proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (or B2 level) is required, which can be demonstrated through a recognized language certificate or a free online test offered by the institution. Above all, applicants are expected to have a genuine passion for developing their practice at the intersection of creativity and wellbeing.

his master's degree equips students to understand and enhance human movement across sports and health contexts, exploring how body, brain, behavior, and environment interact to shape daily functioning, performance, independence, and wellbeing. The program follows a contextual, career-oriented approach, with students applying their knowledge to real-world challenges from the very start and connecting academic learning directly to future career paths, whether in elite sports, rehabilitation, or the neurobiology of movement.

At the start of the program, students choose one of four specializations, each offering a distinct lens on human movement, and take three in-depth courses within that area.

The Biomechanics in Sports, Exercise, and Health specialization examines the mechanics behind human movement using physics and simulation, covering the fundamentals of biomechanics, including inverse dynamics, static optimization, and data collection and processing using mathematical, mechanical, and programming skills; the applied use of biomechanical principles in real-world sport, rehabilitation, and health challenges; and the design and interpretation of biomechanical studies, including experimental design and the critical evaluation of research data.

The Movement Neuroscience for Health and Rehabilitation specialization focuses on how the nervous system controls movement in both healthy individuals and those with neurological disorders, covering the fundamentals of movement neuroscience, including neural control of movement and sensory-motor integration; experimental methods such as electromyography, EEG and MEG, functional MRI, and neurostimulation; and the clinical applications of movement neuroscience in the assessment and rehabilitation of neurological disorders.

The Physiology of Human Performance and Health specialization explores how the body produces and sustains movement, from muscle function and energy systems to the effects of training, aging, and disease, covering integrative neuromuscular performance and the interplay between contractile mechanics and cellular bioenergetics; how human performance adapts to training, aging, and disuse at the molecular, cellular, and whole-body levels; and the translation of physiological principles into practical, evidence-based recommendations for diverse populations, including athletes, patients, and those in extreme environments.

The Psychology in Sports, Performance, and Health specialization examines the psychological dimensions of performance, learning, and wellbeing across sports, health, physical education, and high-stakes professions such as policing or the military, covering psychological theories and interventions for optimizing performance and motivation, contemporary theories of skill acquisition and talent development, and the design and conduct of behavioral research in real-world settings such as physical education and mental health.

Alongside their chosen specialization, all students take a shared set of courses building academic, research, self-development, and professional skills, including data literacy, career orientation, and a community service learning project connecting human movement science to society. In the final months of the program, students undertake a full-time, twenty-week master research project, supported by workshops and mentoring, culminating in a course on research in societal context and a symposium where findings are presented to stakeholders. Students aiming for a career in higher education may also have the option to extend their studies with an additional teacher training track, though this is offered only in Dutch and admits a limited number of students each year.

Applicants need an academic bachelor's degree from a research university, or an equivalent qualification, including basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and psychology at the level of introductory textbooks, along with sufficient research skills and knowledge of mathematics and physics. Since the program is taught in English, a good command of English is also required, demonstrated through an accepted English language proficiency test. Applicants holding a bachelor's degree specifically in human movement sciences, or who have completed a related pre-master's program, are admitted directly; other applicants are reviewed individually by the admissions board to determine eligibility. Applicants who do not fully meet the programme-specific requirements may still be admitted after completing designated online preparatory courses addressing any gaps in their background, particularly in research methods such as mathematics, programming, biomechanics, statistics, and movement measurement.

This master's program is designed for students interested in academic or applied research careers in psychology. It provides advanced training in psychological theory, research methodology, data analysis, and statistical modeling. Students complete compulsory courses in research design, individual differences, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, and developmental psychology, along with a mandatory internship and master’s thesis. Optional courses allow specialization in topics such as neurobiology, artificial intelligence, decision-making, and health psychology. A reorientation package is available for students who need to fill prior training gaps. The program prepares graduates for doctoral research or scientific work in clinical, educational, or policy-related settings.

To apply for this master's program, candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, another humanities discipline, or a relevant science or technology field. A strong background in statistics and research methods, as well as a clear interest in psychological research, is essential. Applicants must submit a motivation letter, a transcript of academic records, and a detailed overview of their mathematics and statistics training using the required form. Proof of English proficiency is mandatory unless the entire university degree was completed in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA. Accepted test scores are TOEFL iBT (minimum 100, with subscores of at least 19–24), IELTS (minimum 7.0, no subscore below 6.5), or Cambridge CAE (minimum 185, no subscore below 180). Chinese applicants must also provide an APS certificate unless officially exempted.

This master's degree offers advanced study of human thoughts, feelings, and behavior, combining a broad theoretical foundation in psychology with the opportunity to specialize in particular areas of the field. Grounded in a scientific approach and current research, the program develops students' ability to understand and analyze how people think, feel, develop, and interact across different contexts, equipping them with tools to analyze complex problems and design solutions based on scientific evidence. Students can delve deeper into areas such as cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, social psychology, personality psychology, and work and organizational psychology, taught by active researchers within a department known for broad methodological expertise, spanning neurophysiological measurement, advanced computational modeling, behavioral studies, surveys, and field research.

Teaching combines lectures, seminars, group work, and independent projects within a research-oriented, internationally minded environment that encourages independent and critical thinking. The first semester centers on scientific theory and research methods, after which students choose advanced coursework in core areas of psychology while continuing to build their skills in methodology and analysis. The program concludes with an independent degree project in which students plan, conduct, and present their own research study as a master's thesis.

Graduates leave with a strong academic foundation and in-depth knowledge of psychology, well prepared for postgraduate study and research careers, as well as for professional roles outside academia in areas such as education, health, social innovation, human resources, communication, policy development, and change management, along with growing opportunities in technology and IT fields such as user experience design, AI development, and digital ethics. This program does not lead to a license to practice as a psychologist.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a major of at least 90 ECTS credits in psychology or an equivalent field, including at least 15 ECTS credits in psychological research methods and statistics, along with advanced-level proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary English course 6. Selection is based primarily on the applicant's estimated capacity to complete the program, assessed through previous study results, including course grades and the bachelor's degree essay, English proficiency, and a statement of purpose.

This master's program explores cognition by combining disciplines such as psychology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, philosophy, linguistics, and anthropology. It integrates formal computer science methods with experimental research in psychology and neuroscience. Students gain skills in developing intelligent systems, performing simulations, designing behavioral and neuroscience experiments, and applying IT tools in empirical research. Graduates will understand human thinking and behavior and be prepared for roles in cognitive science research or in applied scientific and technical fields.

To be admitted into this master's program, applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree. If entrance exams are required, they will cover content typically taught in similar bachelor's programs. International students must meet the same criteria as Slovak students and provide a certificate confirming their degree is recognized in Slovakia. Proof of English proficiency at a B2 level is required and can be shown through standardized tests, previous education in English, or equivalent documentation. Applicants may list up to three preferred programs on a single application form.