581 Master's Programs in Nursing in Europe

Specializations within nursing

Top universities for Nursing in Europe

Ranked by how many nursing programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• Queen's University Belfast (120)
• University of West London (36)
• Northumbria University (21)
• Sheffield Hallam University (16)
• University of Southampton (15)
• University of Derby (14)
• Ulster University (13)
• Uppsala University (13)
• Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale (13)
• University of Hertfordshire (12)

January intake in Europe

20 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Mental Health Nursing with Registered Nurse Status MSc — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Nursing MSc/PGDip/PGCert — Liverpool Hope University, Childwall · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Development and Leadership of Nursing — Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Development and Leadership of Midwifery Care — Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Msc Nursing Adult — Sheffield Hallam University · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Advanced Practice MSc — University of Dundee · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Nursing in Europe: common questions

How many nursing programs are there in Europe?

581 nursing masters programs at 98 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a nursing degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in nursing in Europe is 15,006 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,400 USD and 23,503 USD a year.

Can I study nursing in Europe in English?

Yes — 97% of the nursing programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (566 of 581).

Are any of these nursing programs available online?

16 of the 581 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.