The Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech is a rich discipline that lies at the crossroads of biology and society. It is integral to understanding human behavior and addressing societal issues. The department's mission is to conduct research that transforms lives and inspires others on campus, in Southwest Virginia, and across the world. Highlights include the Mobile Autism Clinic, which provides services for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in rural areas, and the addition of new faculty members.
The Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech is a hub science that bridges various fields and lies at the crossroads of biology and society. It is integral to understanding human behavior and addressing societal issues, with a mission to conduct research that transforms lives and inspires others globally. Our outstanding faculty are engaged in interdisciplinary research collaborations that advance knowledge in several key areas, such as clinical science, developmental science, industrial and organizational psychology, and biological psychology. Our students immerse themselves in hands-on learning and research alongside our faculty to address a wide range of human behavior, mental processes, and societal challenges.
Did you know that the Psychology Department at Western was ranked 4th in Canada and in the top 150 Psychology Departments worldwide in the 2023 QS World University Rankings?
The Psychology Research Institute (PsyRes) at the University of Amsterdam is ranked among the best psychology research institutes in the world, with six program groups covering a wide range of topics with a focus on basic, quantitative, and experimental research. No less than 16 of our members are among the top 2% best scientists worldwide.
The Department of Psychology at Tsinghua University was founded in the autumn of 1926 and is one of the earliest psychology departments in Chinese universities. It was founded by famous psychologists Tang Yue, Sun Guohua, Zhou Xiangeng and others, and is one of the six major departments of the School of Science at Tsinghua University. The Department of Psychology emphasizes the teaching and research of basic psychological theories, and the courses offered focus on natural sciences. It has established general psychology laboratories and experimental psychology laboratories. In 1932, the Institute of Psychology was established and began to recruit graduate students.