Short answer: There are 10 verified English-taught psychology programmes in Italy (3 bachelor's, 7 master's) in 4 cities; most are in Padua, Milan, Bologna. The most common entrance requirements are English PSY test (online), SAT (optional).
Where can you study psychology in English?
English-taught bachelor's in psychology
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological ScienceHistory, philosophy and psychology · 3 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | English PSY test (online)English B2 | 7 March 2027 |
| PsychologyHistory, philosophy and psychology · 3 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreMilan | SAT (optional)English B2 | 17 February 2027 |
| Techniques and methods in psychological scienceHistory, philosophy and psychology · 3 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 7 March 2027 |
English-taught master's in psychology
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Child and Adolescent PsychologyHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 7 March 2027 |
| Applied Dynamic and Clinical PsychologyHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Sapienza Università di RomaRome | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 15 May 2027 |
| Clinical, social and intercultural psychologyHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 7 March 2027 |
| Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical NeuropsychologyHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 7 March 2027 |
| Consumer behaviour: psychology applied to food, health and environmentHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreMilan | No test (open admission)English B2 | 20 January 2027 |
| Psychology of wellbeing and social inclusivityHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | No test (open admission)English B2 | 22 April 2027 |
| Work, organizational and personnel psychologyHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | No test (open admission)English B2 | 30 April 2027 |
Every programme was checked on the university's own website; the programme name links to its official page. Deadlines are for non-EU applicants living abroad and can change, so confirm on the programme page before applying.
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Can you study psychology in English in Italy?
Yes. We verified 10 English-taught programmes (3 bachelor's, 7 master's) at 4 universities.
Which cities offer psychology in English?
Padua (5), Milan (2), Bologna (2), Rome (1).
Which exam do you need for psychology in Italy?
It depends on the programme. The most common are English PSY test (online) (1), SAT (optional) (1). 3 programmes have open admission with no test.
When is the next application deadline for psychology?
The earliest open 2027/28 deadline for non-EU applicants is 20 January 2027 (Consumer behaviour: psychology applied to food, health and environment, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore).
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Free assessmentProgramme data checked on the universities' own websites; last updated 10 November 2026.