Cookie policy

By clicking on or navigating the site, you agree to allow us to collect information on and off Studee as outlined in our cookie policy.

Home

    Study midwifery abroad

    An in-depth guide to studying midwifery as an international student.

    Find midwifery programs

    Explore midwifery programs abroad

    See other programs in midwifery

    Midwifery degrees abroad

    The role of midwife is one of the most vital in any society. As a midwife, you provide the essential care, advice and support for women and their families during pregnancy, labor and early stages after birth. It’s a demanding and rewarding career where you can play a key role in one of the most important experiences in a person’s life.

    The study of midwifery abroad will help you develop all the technical and personal skills you need to practice as a midwife. Most programs have strict entry criteria, for example you usually need good grades in subjects like biology, and to show you have the personal qualities required to be a midwife. Midwifery programs are available all over the world but do your research before you choose which country to study in. For example, you may need a bachelor’s degree before you can study midwifery in some countries like the USA, whereas many others offer it at undergraduate level.

    Midwifery program structure

    The type of midwifery degree programs available differ depending on where in the world you study. For example, in countries like the UK and Australia you can study it at undergraduate level as a BSc or BMid (Bachelor of Midwifery) over three years.

    Make sure the program you study is accredited by the country’s governing body, for example the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK. This should allow you to work as a midwife at home and abroad once you graduate, but you may also need to register with the body of the country you want to work in.

    In the US, it can take up to eight years to qualify, as you will need to first complete a bachelor’s in nursing, followed by one year’s nursing experience before you can study a midwifery program.

    Midwifery courses can be demanding, and you can spend as much of your time on hospital wards as in the classroom. You will work on placements where you will be able to observe specialists and get hands-on experience, and you’ll be assessed through coursework, exams, presentations and clinical practice.

    Some of the core modules and areas you can expect to study on a midwifery degree program include:

    • Introduction to midwifery
    • Antenatal care
    • Postnatal care
    • Labor and birth
    • Professional development and communication
    • Clinical skills for practice
    • Midwifery care for complex needs
    • Laws and ethics
    • Caseload practice
    • Midwife emergencies

    Best countries to study midwifery

    Best universities to study midwifery

    See all universities offering midwifery programs

    How to study midwifery abroad

    1. University & program search

      Find the right program for you and your career aspirations

    2. Application guidance

      We'll get you to the right place to start your application

    3. Visa & travel advice

      Get help after application, all the way to your first day at university

    Our team of advisors is ready to support you at every step of your study abroad journey.
    Our services are 100% free for students like you because we're funded by universities.

    Start your search Get free advice

    Midwifery study abroad programs

    Midwifery undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in midwifery

    • false

      Midwifery - BMedSc University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      54,956 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 74,424 AUD

      Start date
      February, July, September
      Show program overview about Midwifery
    • false

      Midwifery - BSc (Hons) Bournemouth University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,929 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Midwifery
    • false

      Midwifery - BHSc Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      26,669 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 38,210 NZD

      Start date
      January
      Show program overview about Midwifery
    • false

      Midwifery - BSc (Hons) Teesside University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,897 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,000 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Midwifery
    • false

      Midwifery - BSc (Hons) University of Cumbria, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,621 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,800 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Midwifery
    See all bachelor's degrees in midwifery

    Midwifery graduate programs

    Master's in midwifery

    • false

      Midwifery - MHlth Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      31,668 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 45,371 NZD

      Start date
      July
      Show program overview about Midwifery
    • false

      Midwifery (Pre-Registration) - MSc University of Cumbria, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,338 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,500 GBP

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Midwifery (Pre-Registration)
    • false

      Midwifery (South Campus) - MHP Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      26,524 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 38,002 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
      Show program overview about Midwifery (South Campus)
    • false

      Midwifery Practice and Leadership - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's/Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      25,081 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,297 EUR

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Midwifery Practice and Leadership
    • false

      Midwifery Studies - MMidw University of Newcastle, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      29,027 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 39,310 AUD

      Start date
      February, July, September
      Show program overview about Midwifery Studies
    See all master's degrees in midwifery

    Diploma in midwifery

    • false

      Midwifery - PGDip MAHSA University, Malaysia

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,100 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,100 USD

      Start date
      January, April
      Show program overview about Midwifery
    • false

      Midwifery Practice and Leadership - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's/Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      25,081 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,297 EUR

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Midwifery Practice and Leadership
    See all postgraduate diplomas in midwifery

    Future midwifery careers

    As a vocational degree, most midwifery graduates go on to work as practicing midwives. However, there are different areas you could choose to work in. Here are some of the jobs you can pursue as a midwifery graduate:

    • Midwife
    • Community midwife
    • Birthing partner
    • Health visitor
    • Birthing teacher
    • Community worker
    • Health writer
    • Nurse

    Remember that you will need to register with the midwifery governing body of the country you want to work in before you can start practicing. It’s also possible to continue your education and study a master’s in midwifery or a related subject.