About EuroPsy

European Standard of Psychology

EuroPsy, the European Standard in Psychology set by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations AISBL (EFPA), aims to:

Protect consumers and citizens in Europe through the assurance of quality and against unqualified providers of services
Promote the availability of psychological services from a competent and qualified professional across Europe for every citizen and any institution
Set common minimum education, training and competence standards for psychologists in all the countries across Europe
Contribute to mechanisms to promote the professional mobility of qualified psychologists

The European Standard in Psychology set by EFPA

The EuroPsy standards are detailed in the EuroPsy Regulations. These Regulations also enable the enhancement of national standards (without replacing national licensing) and outline the criteria and mechanisms for those EFPA Full Member interested in issuing EuroPsy certifications

Minimum requirements under the EuroPsy Regulations

The EuroPsy Regulations explain in detail the minimum requirements for psychologists’ education, training, and competence across Europe, including:

a nationally accredited academic curriculum in psychology with a standard duration of at least five years of full-time study (300 ECTS)
followed by a one-year (1,500 hours; 60 ECTS) period of professional practice under supervision
Psychologists’ adherence to national ethical standards
commitment to continuously develop professional competence

For advanced or specialist practice, the Regulations specify additional requirements, including:

at least three years (4,500 hours) of professional experience in the relevant field
theoretical and applied training
specialist practice under supervision
commitment to continuously develop professional competence
further specific criteria apply in particular areas of specialisation, such as: Psychotherapy, Work and Organisational Psychology, Sport Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology, as described in the EuroPsy Regulations

European Federation of Psychologists’Associations AISBL

Grasmarkt 105 / 39
1000 Brussels – Belgium