Program Overview
The Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling Psychology at Webster Vienna Private University is a MA programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 34,560 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 34,560 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Vienna, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bases of Counseling Psychology
- Approaches to Counseling and Therapy
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Research Design
- Assessment
- Group Processes and Group Therapy
- Psychopharmacology
- Ethical and Legal Foundations
- Applied Statistics and Research Methods
- Special Topics in Counseling Psychology
- Masters\x92 Thesis
- Practice and Supervision
- Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
If you have a Bachelor Degree other than in Psychology you may choose to do either of the following before starting your MA in Counseling Psychology:
1) Apply for a sequential Bachelor in Psychology at Webster Vienna Private University, which requires a completion of 16 courses in the Psychology major.
2) Completion of course work in the following areas within the undergraduate education:
- Introduction to Psychology or General Psychology
- Statistics
- Research Methods or Experimental Psychology
For more information, please visit the programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 34,560 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 34,560 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 34,560 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 34,560 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Webster Vienna Private University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Webster Vienna Private University
Webster Vienna Private University
Vienna, Austria
Webster Vienna Private University is a private American university in Vienna, Austria. While affiliated to the Webster University in St. Louis, USA, it remains a distinct and separate institution.
University Profile- Start Date Ceremony 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 90