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

Escuela Politécnica Javeriana del Ecuador

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Bachelor of Science in Optometry

Makerere University World rank #1,442

Kampala, Central, Uganda

mak.ac.ug University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

Mbarara University of Science and Technology World rank #4,561

Mbarara, Western, Uganda

must.ac.ug University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

BSc in Optometry

Hawassa University World rank #2,529

Hawassa, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples', Ethiopia

hu.edu.et University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences World rank #3,027

Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

muhas.ac.tz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

The University of Dodoma World rank #4,339

Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania

udom.ac.tz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Diploma in Optometry

Zanzibar School of Health

Zanzibar, Zanzibar West, Tanzania

zsh.ac.tz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Diploma

Field: Optometry

Program page

Bachelor of Optometry

KCMC University

Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

kcmuco.ac.tz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

KCMC University

Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

kcmuco.ac.tz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

PhD in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R.

cuhk.edu.hk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Optometry

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R.

polyu.edu.hk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

PhD in Optometry

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R.

polyu.edu.hk University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Optometry

PGCert in Ophthalmology Specialty

Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Sancti Spíritus

Sancti Spíritus, Sancti Spíritus, Cuba

ucmss.ssp.sld.cu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate

Field: Optometry

BA/BS in Optics, Photonics and Optometry

Université Mohammed V World rank #2,813

Rabat, Kénitra, Morocco

um5.ac.ma University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Master of Medicine - Ophthalmology

Ain Shams University World rank #761

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

asu.edu.eg University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

MA/MS in Optometry

Université Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella World rank #4,371

Oran, Oran, Algeria

univ-oran1.dz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Optometry

Offered as: Bachelor's Degree · Master's Degree

University Ferhat Abbas of Setif World rank #3,547

Sétif, Sétif, Algeria

univ-setif.dz University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

BA/BS in Optometry

Université Internationale de Casablanca

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

uic.ac.ma University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

PhD in Fellowship in Ophthalmology (General Ophthalmology Paediatric, Glaucoma, Oculoplastic . Anterior Segment and Cornea, Vitreoretinal, Medical Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, General Ophtalmology.)

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

gcps.edu.gh University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Optometry

Program page

MA/MS in Membership in Ophthalmology

Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

gcps.edu.gh University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Doctor of Optometry

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology World rank #1,349

Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana

knust.edu.gh University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

Doctor of Optometry

University of Cape Coast World rank #1,969

Cape Coast, Central, Ghana

ucc.edu.gh University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Optometry

Program page

BA/BS in Optometry

Bayero University Kano World rank #3,582

Kano, Kano, Nigeria

buk.edu.ng University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor'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

Bachelor of Science in Optometry

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

BSc in Optometry

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

Diploma in Optometry

Bachelor of Optometry

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology

PhD in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry

PhD in Optometry

PGCert in Ophthalmology Specialty

BA/BS in Optics, Photonics and Optometry

Master of Medicine - Ophthalmology

MA/MS in Optometry

Optometry

BA/BS in Optometry

PhD in Fellowship in Ophthalmology (General Ophthalmology Paediatric, Glaucoma, Oculoplastic . Anterior Segment and Cornea, Vitreoretinal, Medical Retina, Neuro-Ophthalmology, General Ophtalmology.)

MA/MS in Membership in Ophthalmology

Doctor of Optometry

Doctor of Optometry

BA/BS in Optometry

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