Study Psychology in the Middle East

Psychology in the Middle East by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within psychology

Universities for psychology in the Middle East

• Middlesex University Dubai (13)
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (12)
• University of Europe for Applied Sciences (Formerly: University of Europe) (9)
• Heriot-Watt University, Dubai (7)
• United Arab Emirates University (4)
• New York University Abu Dhabi (3)
• University of Birmingham Dubai (3)
• King Abdulaziz University (3)
• Abu Dhabi University (3)
• Murdoch University, Dubai (3)

Study Psychology in the Middle East: common questions

How many psychology programmes are there in the Middle East?

88 psychology programmes at 31 universities in the Middle East are open to international students, as of September 1, 2026.

How much does a psychology degree in the Middle East cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in psychology in the Middle East is 17,578 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 13,867 USD and 22,101 USD per year.

Can I study psychology in the Middle East in English?

Yes — 89% of the psychology programmes in the Middle East in our catalogue are taught in English (78 of 88).

Are any of these psychology programmes available online?

2 of the 88 programmes in the Middle East are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for psychology in the Middle East?

Master's programmes, at a median of 11,579 USD per year, against 17,578 USD for bachelor's programmes.