Optometry programs worldwide

Our directory lists optometry programs from universities around the world. Review each programme's duration, fees and admission criteria, and filter by what matters most to your plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the right program?

Pick a country to browse its dedicated listing, or search across all of them. The filters combine, so you can narrow by degree level, field of study, delivery mode, duration, tuition and language of instruction at the same time.

What is the difference between degree levels?

A bachelor's degree is the first university qualification, typically three to four years. A master's builds on it with one to two years of specialised study, and a doctorate (PhD) is a research degree beyond that. Diplomas and certificates are shorter, more focused qualifications.

Can I study online or part-time?

Yes — use the Delivery Mode filter to show programs recorded as online, hybrid or on-campus. Only programs whose delivery mode is on record can match, so an empty result does not always mean nothing is offered.

Why do some programs show no tuition fee?

We only display fees that institutions publish. When a program shows no fee, check its official program page — linked from the listing — for current tuition and funding options.

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818 programs found

BA/BS in Optometry

Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago

Santiago de los Caballeros, Santiago, Dominican Republic

utesa.edu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Higher Technical Diploma in Optometry

Universidad de la Tercera Edad

Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

ute.edu.do University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Associate's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Postgraduate Certificate in Ophthalmic Nursing

University of Sierra Leone World rank #3,778

Freetown, Western, Sierra Leone

usl.edu.sl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Certificate

Field: Optometry

Program page

Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing

University of Sierra Leone World rank #3,778

Freetown, Western, Sierra Leone

usl.edu.sl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma

Field: Optometry

Program page

Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmology

Asmara College of Health Sciences

Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Postgraduate Specialisation in Ophthalmology

Orotta School of Medicine and Dental Medicine

Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea

Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Optometry

PhD in Specialization Degree in Ophthalmology

Université Abdou Moumouni

Niamey, Niger

uam.edu.ne University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Optometry

Program page

BA/BS in Higher Technician in Ophthalmology

Université Abdou Moumouni

Niamey, Niger

uam.edu.ne University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

BA/BS in Ophthalmology

Hope Africa University

Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie, Burundi

hau.bi University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

MA/MS in Masters in Medicine (Ophthalmology)

University of Zimbabwe World rank #2,694

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

uz.ac.zw University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Diploma in Ophthalmology

University of Zimbabwe World rank #2,694

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

uz.ac.zw University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Optometry

Program page

Bachelor of Science Honours in Optometry

Bindura University of Science Education

Bindura, Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe

buse.ac.zw University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

BA/BS in Optometry

Lúrio University

Nampula, Nampula, Mozambique

unilurio.ac.mz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

BSc (Hons) Optometry

Mzuzu University

Luwinga, Mzuzu 2, Malawi

mzuni.ac.mw University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

BA/BS in Optical Technician/Optometrist

ACEEM University

Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar

uaceem.com/universite University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Bachelor of Optometry

Jobkey University

Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia

jobkey.edu.so University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

BA/BS in Optometry

Aden Adde International University

Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia

aaiu.edu.so University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology)

University of Zambia World rank #2,162

Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

unza.zm University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Ophthalmology Specialized Diploma

Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry

Conakry, Conakry, Guinea

uganc.edu.gn University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Optometry

Program page

Master's in Optometry

Universidad Técnica de Manabí World rank #3,632

Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador

utm.edu.ec University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

BA/BS in Optometry

Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo

Babahoyo, Los Ríos, Ecuador

utb.edu.ec University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

BA/BS in Optometry

Universidad Metropolitana World rank #3,543

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

umet.edu.ec University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Master's in Optometry

Universidad Metropolitana World rank #3,543

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

umet.edu.ec University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

AA/AS in Higher Technology in Optometry

Universidad Metropolitana World rank #3,543

Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

umet.edu.ec University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Associate's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

How to Use This Program Directory

Picking a program is a bigger commitment than picking a university — it decides what you will actually study every day, how long it will take, and what qualification you will graduate with. This directory brings together hundreds of thousands of programs from universities worldwide so you can compare them on the details that matter: degree level, field of study, duration, tuition, and language of instruction.

Start with the country, or countries, you are seriously considering — it shapes tuition, visa rules, and the language you will study in. Each country has its own listing page with browse links for every degree level and major field of study, so you can move from "programs in Germany" to "master's computer science programs in Germany" in two clicks.

Then let the filters do the narrowing. The degree level filter separates bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and shorter qualifications; the tuition filter compares fees within a currency you choose; and the delivery mode filter surfaces online and hybrid options for studying without relocating. Filters combine, so a few selections usually reduce thousands of programs to a readable shortlist.

Finally, open the details of each shortlisted program to compare duration, entry requirements, intakes, and scholarships side by side — and follow the official program page link to verify current fees and deadlines before applying. If you spot a missing program or an error, let us know; we keep the directory accurate and up to date.

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Optometry programs worldwide

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the right program?

What is the difference between degree levels?

Can I study online or part-time?

Why do some programs show no tuition fee?

BA/BS in Optometry

Higher Technical Diploma in Optometry

Postgraduate Certificate in Ophthalmic Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmology

Postgraduate Specialisation in Ophthalmology

PhD in Specialization Degree in Ophthalmology

BA/BS in Higher Technician in Ophthalmology

BA/BS in Ophthalmology

MA/MS in Masters in Medicine (Ophthalmology)

Diploma in Ophthalmology

Bachelor of Science Honours in Optometry

BA/BS in Optometry

BSc (Hons) Optometry

BA/BS in Optical Technician/Optometrist

Bachelor of Optometry

BA/BS in Optometry

Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology)

Ophthalmology Specialized Diploma

Master's in Optometry

BA/BS in Optometry

BA/BS in Optometry

Master's in Optometry

AA/AS in Higher Technology in Optometry

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