Study Nursing in Europe
1,450 programmes in nursing at 196 universities in Europe are open to international students; 95% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 15,151 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,505 USD and 24,201 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Nursing programmes
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Nursing in Europe by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 652 | 15,771 USD | 23,546 USD | 27,095 USD |
| Master's | 604 | 3,505 USD | 15,151 USD | 24,201 USD |
| PhD | 18 | 3,464 USD | 19,182 USD | 27,033 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within nursing
Nursing 1,289 Midwifery 161
Universities for nursing in Europe
- Queen's University Belfast (128)
- University College Cork (52)
- University of West London (50)
- University of Plymouth (45)
- University of Hertfordshire (43)
- University of Derby (40)
- Northumbria University (34)
- Sheffield Hallam University (27)
- University of Huddersfield (27)
- University College Dublin (25)
Study Nursing in Europe: common questions
- How many nursing programmes are there in Europe?
- 1,450 nursing programmes at 196 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a nursing degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in nursing in Europe is 15,151 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,505 USD and 24,201 USD per year.
- Can I study nursing in Europe in English?
- Yes — 95% of the nursing programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (1,373 of 1,450).
- Are any of these nursing programmes available online?
- 42 of the 1,450 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study nursing in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist nursing programmes for your budget and profile.