Available courses will depend on where you study psychology abroad and what type of program or university you enroll in. Students attending large local universities will likely have the luxury of picking and choosing from an extensive course catalogue, while students attending smaller schools or third party programs will have a more limited selection.

Do not let the challenge of real cultural immersion deter you from traveling somewhere vastly different; sometimes culture shock can be an even more educational experience than any academic lesson, especially when it comes to psychology.

Popular subject areas within the discipline include social psychology, behavioral psychology, cognitive psychology, and educational psychology. The field is very far-reaching, and different cultures will likely place emphasis on different aspects of the discipline. Pay special attention to the available courses when choosing where to study psychology abroad and which program feels like the right fit!

Psychology study abroad programs are available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Choosing to study psychology abroad as an undergraduate will give you the opportunity to enroll for a single semester or full academic year at a foreign university and have your credits transfer back home toward your degree. At the graduate level, you will more often be expected to complete your whole degree abroad, though there are also research opportunities if you want to travel for a shorter period of time.