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Study Nursing

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. Other programmes

    Midwifery

    7th October Misurata University 🇱🇾 Misurata, Libya

  2. Diploma

    Midwifery (Diploma)

    Bethlehem University Jerusalem, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine

  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)

    Victoria University 🇨🇭 Melbourne, Switzerland

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  5. PhD / Doctorate

    Programa de Doctorado en Cuidados de Enfermería

    Universidad Cardenal Herrera 🇪🇸 Moncada (Valencia), Spain

  6. Master

    Family Nurse Midwife, MSN

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

  7. Other programmes

    CMID, Midwifery

    University of Belize 🇧🇿 Belmopan, Belize

  8. Scholarship

    Non Award Bearing Preparation for Mentorship - Midwifery

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

  9. Other programmes

    Diplomatura en Enfermería

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid 🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

  10. Graduate

    Doble Grado en Fisioterapia + Enfermería

    Universidad Cardenal Herrera 🇪🇸 Moncada (Valencia), Spain

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  12. Bachelor

    Licenciatura en Enfermería

    Catholic University of the El Salvador 🇸🇻 Santa Ana, El Salvador

  13. Other programmes

    Enfermería

    Universidad Latina de Costa Rica 🇨🇷 San José, Heredia, San Pedro, Costa Rica

  14. Bachelor

    Enfermería (Bachelor)

    Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

  15. Other programmes

    Midwifery

    Benadir University 🇸🇴 Mogadishu, Benadir, Somalia

  16. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Midwifery

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

  17. Graduate

    Enfermería (Graduate)

    San Jorge University 🇪🇸 Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain

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.

Study Nursing by country

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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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