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Our European connection

Psychology beyond borders

PsyCH-Students is one of EFPSA's member organizations. We connect psychology students in Switzerland with a European network of events, research projects, training and volunteering.

Explore EFPSA

What is EFPSA?

The European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations is a student-led nonprofit founded in 1987 at the first International Congress of Psychology Students in Portugal. EFPSA currently consists of 31 psychology Member Organisations and one Observer Organisation, connecting students across Europe.

Our EFPSA Member Representative maintains the connection between PsyCH-Students and the federation. This role belongs to our Special Board and gives students in Switzerland a contact point for the European network.

Our place in the network

Switzerland is part of EFPSA.

PsyCH-Students is the Swiss member organization of the European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations.

Switzerland

PsyCH-Students

EFPSA member organization

Our Member Representative maintains this connection and helps psychology students in Switzerland find opportunities across the network.

Meet the member organizations
EFPSA Member Organisations across Europe European map with countries containing current EFPSA Member Organisations highlighted, Ireland shown as an Observer Organisation, and other countries shown for geographic context. Russia Ukraine Norway France Sweden Belarus Ukraine Poland Austria Hungary Moldova Romania Lithuania Latvia Estonia Germany Bulgaria Greece Türkiye Albania Croatia Switzerland Luxembourg Belgium Netherlands Portugal Spain Ireland Italy Denmark United Kingdom Iceland Slovenia Finland Slovakia Czechia Cyprus Bosnia and Herzegovina North Macedonia Serbia Montenegro Kosovo Malta
Member and Observer Organizations of the EFPSA
  • PsyCH-Students
  • Member organization
  • Observer organization
  • Geographic context

This map is a simplified geographic reference and may not reproduce every boundary or geographic detail exactly. It does not represent a political position of PsyCH-Students.
If you notice anything that should be corrected, please contact us. We will review the matter and, where appropriate, update the map in accordance with Switzerland's official position regarding the recognition of states and international borders.

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Events and exchanges

The annual Congress and biennial Conference bring students together for academic sessions and intercultural exchange. Organizing committees offer another way to take part and help an event happen.

Research and publishing

Apply to the Research Summer School to join an international research program. The Journal of European Psychology Students is EFPSA's peer-reviewed, open-access journal and a possible outlet for student research.

Read the student research journal

Training

The Train the Trainers Summer School helps participants develop facilitation and training skills. It offers a path toward becoming an EFPSA Trainer and supporting other students' learning.

Study and travel abroad

EFPSA offers international internships and exchanges where students can gain experience in different academic and cultural settings.

Social impact

Volunteer in campaigns such as "Mind the Mind" on mental health awareness, "Better Together on discrimination", and "(A)live!" on suicide prevention.

Working Community

Open calls offer opportunities to join an EFPSA team and contribute to international projects. Read each role description to understand the work and commitment involved.

What the federation works toward

EFPSA has four core goals. It serves psychology students across Europe, contributes to society, works to improve psychology, and connects professionals, academics and students.

Its mission brings students together to deepen their understanding and application of psychology. Research collaboration, social interaction and cultural exchange support that work. Its values are Association, Clarity, Diversity and Fortitude, with a vision of a psychologically aware society.

Not sure where to start?

Our Member Representative can help with questions about EFPSA events, volunteering and getting involved.

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