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Nursing degrees combine clinical practice with health and life sciences, preparing for professional care in hospitals, community health, specialised nursing and nursing management.

  • 615 programmes
  • 313 institutions
  • 59 countries
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  1. Diploma

    Midwifery, Higher Diploma in Midwifery, Higher Diploma

    University College Cork (UCC) 🇮🇪 Cork, Ireland

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  2. Undergraduate

    Enfermería * Acreditado (Undergraduate)

    Universidad de Santander 🇨🇴 Bucaramanga, Colombia

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  3. Bachelor

    Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Bachelor of Midwifery, UBC Vancouver

    The University of British Columbia - Vancouver Campus 🇨🇦 Vancouver B.C., Canada

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  4. Undergraduate

    Enfermería (Undergraduate)

    University of Applied and Environmental Sciences (UDCA Virtual) 🇨🇴 Colombia

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  6. Other programmes

    Midwifery (Non-Degree programme (120 ECTS, 2 years, taught in Norwegian))

    Sør-Trøndelag University College 🇳🇴 Trondheim, Norway

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  7. Bachelor

    Midwifery/Registered Midwife BSc (Hons)

    Saint George's University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Midwifery

    Australian Catholic University 🇦🇺 Ballarat Victoria, Australia

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  9. Bachelor

    Midwifery (Bachelor)

    Laurentian University (LU) 🇨🇦 Sudbury, Canada

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  10. Master

    Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  11. Master

    Maestría en Enfermería

    National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Del. Coyoacán, Mexico

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  12. Master

    Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing (NURCP) ( Post-Graduate Certificate Program)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  13. Master

    Midwifery (Masters)

    Auckland University of Technology 🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand

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  15. Master

    Master of Midwifery Studies

    The University of Newcastle 🇦🇺 Callaghan, Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore, Australia

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  16. Certificate

    Postgraduate Certificate in Midwifery

    Massey University 🇳🇿 Palmerston North, Auckland (Albany), Wellington, New Zealand

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  17. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Shortened)

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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  18. Undergraduate

    Midwifery (Undergraduate)

    University of Rijeka 🇭🇷 Rijeka, Croatia

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  19. Certificate

    Nurse Midwifery Postgraduate Certificate (Post-baccalaureate credit certificate)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Midwifery

    McMaster University 🇨🇦 Hamilton, Canada

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  21. Other programmes

    Enfermería

    National University of Fourth Rio 🇦🇷 Río Cuarto, Argentina

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  22. Graduate

    Grado en Enfermería

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

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Study Nursing – facts and figures

Nursing is taught at 313 universities and colleges in 59 countries – including 147 Bachelor, 132 Master and 21 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (138), United Kingdom (133) and Australia (57). Institutions with the widest choice: The University of Sydney, Faculty Of Nursing And Midwifery, State University of New York (SUNY) and Universidad Cardenal Herrera.

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Degrees in Nursing

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Nursing builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Nursing, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Nursing programmes?

The directory lists 615 Nursing programmes at 313 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and Australia.

How long does it take to study Nursing?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Nursing programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The University of Sydney, Faculty Of Nursing And Midwifery, State University of New York (SUNY), Universidad Cardenal Herrera, University of New Mexico and Flinders University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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