This study is considered an advance in understanding the theories and practices of psychological and educational counseling, as it combines in-depth scientific analysis with a practical approach directed at developing sustainable counseling policies and programs. The program focuses on interdisciplinary research, from neuropsychology to education policy, while enhancing the ability to evaluate and apply advanced evaluative tools. It also qualifies graduates to design and implement innovative guidance interventions that respond to the needs of individuals and educational institutions in light of social and digital transformations.

Study Doctorate in psychological and educational counseling at Mutah University, a PhD degree offered at its main campus in al-Karak, Jordan. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 year(s) to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The tuition fee is USD 846 / hour(s), with the next intake scheduled for September 16, 2026.
About Doctorate in psychological and educational counseling
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Doctorate in psychological and educational counseling at Mutah University
Entry Requirements
The programs offered at the university vary to include 105 academic programs distributed across the various academic stages. The university offers its students 53 programs at the bachelor's level, two programs at the diploma level, 43 programs at the master's level, and 9 programs at the doctoral level.
Admission requirements for master's programs:
A- The student must have a bachelor's degree with a grade of no less than good from a university, scientific institute, or scientific college recognized by Mu'tah University.
B- The student must be regular in his studies at the bachelor's level.
C- Pass the TOEFL exam as shown below.
Admission requirements for doctoral programs
A- The student must have a master's degree or its equivalent with a grade of "very good" at least from a university, scientific college, or scientific institute recognized by Mu'tah University.
B- The student must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a grade of "good"
C- The student must be regular in his studies at the bachelor's and master's levels.
D- Pass the TOEFL exam as shown below.
English Language Requirements for Postgraduate Studies
Postgraduate students are accepted in doctoral and master's programs on condition that they pass the English language exam (TOEFL & IELTS) as an admission requirement and according to the data in the following table
IELTS 4 5- 4.5
TOEFL IBT 52-41 64-53
TOEFL CBT 150-123 180-153
TOEFL PAPER 473-437 510-477
TOEIC 405-600
Note:
Humanities Colleges students TOEFL 400
Scientific Colleges students TOEFL 500
English Language and English Language Curricula students TOEFL span
3- Students are accepted in postgraduate programs as an exception to the previous conditions in the event that they master the French language by obtaining the fifth level in the (Calibrated Test of French) TCF exam equivalent to the approved English language exam (Paper Based 500)
Fee Information

Jordan, al-Karak