Psychology students tend to work on a combination of upper-division psychology electives and upper-division SSHA electives when they study abroad. Below are suggested programs for different students.
Programs Highlighting Psychology
Italy: Psychology & Cognitive Science, PaduaLearn alongside local students in this vibrant college town at the University of Padova. You will choose from a specially curated set of courses taught in English on topics such as social psychology, genes and behavior, cognitive science, and neurology. |
Mexico: National Autonomous Univ. of Mexico (UNAM)With a degree plan structured around providing a professional degree, this is a great choice for students interested in pursuing psychology as a career. The program features strong course offerings in applied aspects of psychology including social work, psychotherapy, and clinical psychology. You will also have the opportunity to gain valuable Spanish-language skills. |
Netherlands: Psychology & Neuroscience, Maastricht Univ.Known for groundbreaking studies in psychology, Maastricht University is an extraordinary place to focus on psychology and neuroscience. Courses taught in English include Motivation and Emotion, Forensic Psychology, Cognitive Enhancement, and Hormones, the Brain and Behavior. Outside of class, enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in The Netherlands or pop across the border to explore Belgium or Germany. |
Spain: Complutense Univ. of MadridOne of the oldest and most highly regarded Spanish universities Complutense University of Madrid offers a wide range of psychology coursework, much of which includes courses taught in English. The psychology faculty offers coursework in topics such as psychology of language, psychological diagnosis, biological basis of behavior, and statistics applied to psychology. |
Immersion & Exchange Programs Suggested for Psychology
United Kingdom: Univ. of ManchesterThe Univ. of Manchester enjoys a top 50 worldwide ranking. Consider taking courses focusing on cognition, personality, developmental psychology, psychological health, and more. |
Chinese Univ. of Hong KongThe Chinese Univ. of Hong Kong is the most highly ranked institution in all of Asia for psychology, and courses are available in English. Work on courses in areas like personality, psychological health, behavior, abnormal psychology, cognition, and more. |
Australia: Univ. of QueenslandThe Univ. of Queensland lands in the top 20 institutions for psychology and one of the best in Australia. Take on courses focusing on developmental psychology, personality, cognition, organizational behavior, and more. |
Netherlands: Utrecht Univ.The Netherlands is home to many institutions with strength programs in psychology. Take courses in areas like developmental psychology, behavior, and especially personality, along with others. |
South Korea: Yonsei Univ.Take psychology courses in English at this bilingual university. Consider taking courses in personality, cognition, developmental psychology, psychological health, behavior, clinical psychology, and much more. |
Denmark: Univ. of CopenhagenWith a tremendous selection of psychology courses entirely in English, you could take courses on personality, psychological health, clinical psychology, cognition, brain and behavior, developmental psychology, and more. |
New Zealand: Univ. of AucklandConsidered the best university for psychology in New Zealand and holding a top 50 worldwide ranking, it could be a great destination for coursework in developmental psychology, personality, cognition, brain & behavior, psychological health, clinical psychology, and more. |
National Univ. of SingaporeAlso in the top 50 worldwide for psychology is the National Univ. of Singapore, where courses are available entirely in English. NUS has significant offerings in developmental psychology, organizational psychology, psychological health, and cognition. |
United Kingdom: Univ. of EdinburghConsidered the best university for psychology in Scotland and in the top 50 worldwide, the Univ. of Edinburgh offers you a wide range of relevant courses including brain & behavior, personality, cognition, and developmental psychology. |
Photo Story: England
Read about Jacqueline Woo’s study abroad experience as a psychology major at the University of Cambridge, England.
“The classes I took were a top feature of my experience. The courses could not be taken back at my home university and the style of teaching was entirely different; my favorite classes were ‘Psychology of Language’ and ‘Medicine and Disease in European History’”