Overview

According to the Austrian Psychologists Act, the degree represents the first stage in the training to become a psychologist in Austria. The Psychology programme at Sigmund Freud University is offered in German and English at SFU Vienna.

Career

A Master’s degree is expected to be a prerequisite for working as a psychologist (Austrian Psychologists Act).

The most common fields of activity for psychologists: Health care (clinical psychology, psychotherapy, neuro- or rehabilitation psychology), work, organisational and business psychology (industrial psychology, personnel management, labour market administration, business and personnel consulting, advertising), educational psychology (school psychology, educational counselling centres), university (research, teaching, student counselling) and traffic psychology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Psychology

Reading Seminar

Philosophy of Social Research

Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences

General Psychology

Selfawareness

Culture Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vienna, Austria

Disciplines

Psychology View 3 other Bachelors in Psychology in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

University entrance qualification certificate, i.e., secondary school leaving certificate (Matura, Abitur) or foreign equivalents such as a high school diploma or an IB diploma of an international high school with English as the main language

Transcript of records (including official grades in English)

Motivation letter

CV

Proof of English proficiency

Passport copy or identity card

Copy of Austrian e-card (if available)

Picture

Payment confirmation of the administrative fee of € 550

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15438 EUR / year

≈ 15438 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

15438 EUR / year

≈ 15438 EUR / year

Living costs

Vienna

Austria

861 - 1331 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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