Applied Psychology

Take your understanding of human behavior beyond the classroom by studying psychology in a global context. As an Applied Psychology student, you can complete major coursework while exploring how culture, policy, and environment shape mental health and human development.

Study at NYU ABU DHABI

Spend a semester at NYU’s global campus in Abu Dhabi, where a diverse student body and small class sizes create an immersive academic experience. You’ll take psychology courses while exploring perspectives shaped by over 100 nationalities, all while staying on track with your degree.

Why Abu Dhabi

• Small, discussion-based classes
• Access to research labs and faculty mentorship
• Diverse, global student community
• Full campus experience with clubs, events, and apprenticeships

Academics

You can complete psychology electives alongside Core Curriculum and language requirements.

Courses

• Social Psychology
• Psychotherapy and Counseling
• Abnormal Psychology
• Advanced electives (by advisement)

Study at NYU ACCRA

In Accra, your classroom extends into the community. Through experiential learning and public health coursework, you’ll explore psychology in real-world contexts while engaging with local organizations and global health challenges.

Why Accra

• Hands-on, community-based learning
• Courses focused on global health and policy
• Deep cultural immersion

Academics

Integrate psychology with public health and field-based learning.

Courses

• Community Psychology
• Epidemiology for Global Health
• Health Policy in a Global World (spring)
• Experiential Learning

Study at NYU BERLIN

Study psychology in one of Europe’s most historically and culturally complex cities. In Berlin, you’ll combine major coursework with classes that fulfill Core requirements, all while engaging with the city’s vibrant cultural landscape.

Why Berlin

• Courses that count toward major + Core
• Built-in language learning (German)
• Strong cultural and historical context

Academics

Balance psychology coursework with liberal arts Core classes.

Courses

• Social Psychology
• Experiential Learning
• Core Curriculum courses (Cultures & Contexts, etc.)

Additional Global Options

Students in the Global Public Health/Applied Psychology track may also study in:

• Buenos Aires
• London
• Sydney
• Tel Aviv

Student Life

Our on-site staff will provide support for you during your time abroad. We’ll help you connect with your host culture throughout your stay with orientation, trips, student clubs, and language exchanges. Housing is guaranteed to all students and will vary by location.

Further Opportunities

We offer many core, liberal arts, and content elective courses abroad that allow you to explore your interests across continents and cultures.

You can also gain professional experience through part-time internship opportunities. Each global location has unique professional opportunities tailored to diverse student interests. You can participate in internships for credit or not for credit, depending on your needs.

No matter where you choose to spend a semester abroad, you’ll gain new experiences and exposure to a wider world.

Please talk with your academic adviser about making our global locations work with your program of study.