👩‍🎓Best Countries to Study Psychology

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Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour which have been some of the most interesting things to us humans. So if you like human emotions and their reactions are intriguing and dream interpretation is the go-to step when you wake up from one then psychology is the best course for you. It is one of the most satisfying subjects with its different branches, for those who want to help others with their emotions, mental health and traumatic lives. But the best education does not just depend on the course but also on the college you choose. While there are countries where Psychology is still not mainstream, many have dedicated schools and institutes for it. So if you are a psychology enthusiast and are looking for the best countries to study Psychology, this blog is definitely for you.

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🎓Best Countries to Study Psychology

With psychology being a flourishing subject everywhere students who want to study psychology have a plethora of options from – Austria, the home of the father of modern Psychology to the American Psychological Association in the USA which keeps on raising the bar higher every time with a new research report. So where would you like to study? Our experts suggest that you choose only the best since psychology is a complex subject and you will need the best to be able to become your best in this beautiful subject. We have provided a list of the best countries to study psychology below to help you decide where you might want to apply – 

1. USA
2. Austria
3. UK
4. France
5. Denmark
6. The Netherlands
7. Australia
8. Canada
9. Germany
10. Italy

🏫Top Countries to Study Psychology and Universities

Now that we know the top Countries to study Psychology, Let’s read about them in detail and check out some of the top universities that offer Psychology courses:

➡️USA 

The American Psychological Association, the biggest in the world, is situated in the US. The universities in the US feature in the top 50 of the world due to their state-of-the-art facilities and top-class faculty. US degrees are also some of the most recognized ones being valid all across the world for their excellent reputation. Some of the best psychology colleges in the US are given below–

• Harvard University
• Stanford University
• University of California, Berkeley
• UCLA
• Yale University

➡️Austria 

Vienna and Innsbruck are some of the famous locations for studying psychology. We cannot forget that Austria was also the home of Sigmund Freud known as the father of modern psychology and therefore has been famous for its connection to psychology throughout recent history. There are programs focused on psychology all over the country, even for international students. Some of the colleges for psychology in Austria are –

• The College at Brockport
• IES Abroad
• University of Vienna
• Sigmund Freud University
• Webster Vienna University 

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➡️The UK

UK is famous as an education hub with thousands of students wanting to enrol in one of its many universities. With high-class education and best-quality facilities, students flock to get their masters in the UK. Some of the universities for psychology are –

• University of Cambridge
• University of Oxford
• University College London
• King’s College London
• University of Edinburgh

➡️France 

Armand-Marie-Jacques de Chastenet was a French neurologist from the 1700s who pre-discovered hypnosis before its scientific relevance was discovered. France is home to some other famous pioneers like Alfred Binet, Theodore Simon and many more. Several universities have a history in this field and some of the best ones are given below- 

• University of Kent
• Université Grenoble Alpes
• Ecole Normale supérieure, Paris
• Université Paris Descartes
• INSEEC Business School

➡️Denmark 

Psychological theory, research and practice in the context of Europe and Denmark are best studied in Denmark. Denmark is beautiful and its rich culture enhances the knowledge of the students. Some of its best colleges for psychology are –

• University of Copenhagen
• Aarhus University
• Copenhagen Business School
• Herning Business College
• UCC Professional School 

➡️Netherlands  

The Netherlands is a multicultural country and very welcoming to international people. With higher education offered at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels many colleges offer degrees in English as well. Some of its best colleges for psychology are –

• University of Amsterdam
• Erasmus University
• Leiden University
• Utrecht University

➡️Australia 

Home to a lot of psychologists, psychiatrists and neurologists with great contributions in developmental psychology and psychopathology, Australia has a lot of opportunities to study psychology. Some of the best universities for psychology are –

• Australian Institute of Psychology
• Macquarie University
• University of Melbourne
• University of Sydney
• University of New South Wales

➡️Canada 

Canada has liberal regulations regarding international students and always invites new and talented people with friendly smiles and open arms. Students from all across the world enjoy its beautiful landscapes and high-class universities. Some of the best universities in Canada for psychology are –

• University of Toronto
• University of British Columbia
• McGill University
• York University
• University of Montreal

➡️Germany

Germans were the ones who developed the mathematical basis for scientific psychology when it was first considered a part of philosophy. Cities in Germany like Munich, Berlin, Freiburg and Frankfurt all offer psychology courses and you can choose which one you want to stay in. Often the courses also provide German training as well so you get to learn a new language as well along with your studies. Some of the colleges are –

• University of Freiburg
• University of Wuerzburg
• Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
• Jacobs University Bremen
• Ruhr University Bochum   

➡️Italy 

The beautiful country of Italy surrounded by the Mediterranean is not just for vacations but also offers opportunities for students to study psychology. The famous psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli was from here and you get to discover branches of psychology here like – psycho-synthesis or humanistic and transpersonal psychology. Some of the colleges are –

• University of Padua
• University of Bologna
• University of Alberta
• University of Trento
• University of Salento

🏫Top Universities for Psychology

We have provided the list of best universities to study psychology below –

• Harvard University
• Stanford University
• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Los Angeles
• Yale University
• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• UCL, London

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