Universities in Europe
163 PhD Programs in Psychology in Europe
- programs
- 163 programs
- universities
- 68 universities
- taught in English
- 95% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 23,623 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Psychology in Europe and Doctorate in Psychology in Europe.
Europe has 163 phd programs in psychology open to international students, at 68 universities. Almost all of them — 95% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 23,623 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 14,567 USD and 32,495 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Psychology programs
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Specializations within psychology
Top universities for Psychology in Europe
Ranked by how many psychology programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of Portsmouth (29)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (11)
- Sheffield Hallam University (7)
- Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (6)
- University of Coimbra (5)
- UNISR - Università Vita Salute San Raffaele (5)
- Abertay University (5)
- University of Exeter, England (5)
- University of Nottingham (4)
- University of Birmingham, England (4)
January intake in Europe
7 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.
- PhD in Psychology — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Neuroscience MPhil, PhD, MD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Psychology research degrees — University of Dundee · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Culture And Evolution Phd — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- Phd Psychology — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Psychology MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Psychology in Europe: common questions
- How many psychology programs are there in Europe?
- 163 psychology phd programs at 68 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a psychology degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in psychology in Europe is 23,623 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 14,567 USD and 32,495 USD a year.
- Can I study psychology in Europe in English?
- Yes — 95% of the psychology programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (155 of 163).
- Are any of these psychology programs available online?
- 2 of the 163 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study psychology in Europe?
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