Study Psychology in the Middle East
88 programmes in psychology at 31 universities in the Middle East are open to international students; 89% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 17,578 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 13,867 USD and 22,101 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Psychology programmes
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Psychology in the Middle East by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51 | 13,867 USD | 17,578 USD | 22,101 USD |
| Master's | 22 | 9,530 USD | 11,579 USD | 30,428 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
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 psychology
Psychology 78 Business Psychology 7 Cognitive Neuroscience 1 Neuroscience 1 Psychoanalysis 1
Universities for psychology in the Middle East
- Middlesex University Dubai (13)
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (12)
- University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Formerly: University of Europe) (9)
- Heriot-Watt University, Dubai (7)
- United Arab Emirates University (4)
- New York University Abu Dhabi (3)
- University of Birmingham Dubai (3)
- King Abdulaziz University (3)
- Abu Dhabi University (3)
- Murdoch University, Dubai (3)
Study Psychology in the Middle East: common questions
- How many psychology programmes are there in the Middle East?
- 88 psychology programmes at 31 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a psychology degree in the Middle East cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in psychology in the Middle East is 17,578 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 13,867 USD and 22,101 USD per year.
- Can I study psychology in the Middle East in English?
- Yes — 89% of the psychology programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (78 of 88).
- Are any of these psychology programmes available online?
- 2 of the 88 programmes in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for psychology in the Middle East?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 11,579 USD per year, against 17,578 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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