Are you interested in getting an education to be a physical therapist? This section of The Physical Therapy Web presents a comprehensive list of those schools around the world that offer accredited physical therapy degrees and programs. We try to maintain a comprehensive list but the institutions offering such programs is changing all of the time. Please help us keep this list up to date. If you would like to suggest a site that belongs on this list, please use the form found at the bottom of this page to send us the relevant information. We greatly appreciate your help.
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Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy Schools by Country
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Canada
- Caribbean
- China
- India
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- United States
Africa – [Are we missing a school in Africa? Let us know.]
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Department of Physical Therapy
- Badr University: Cairo
- Bayero University
- Cairo University : Faculty of Physiotherapy (Arabic site)
- Deraya University: Faculty of Physiotherapy – Egypt
- Kafrelsheikh University: Faculty of Physical Therapy
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College: Tanzania
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology – Department of Physiotherapy: Mbarara, Uganda
- Misr University : College of Physiotherapy – 6th of October City
- MTI – Modern University for Technology & Information: Facutly of Physical Therapy
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- October 6 University Egypt : Faculty of Physical Therapy – 6th of October City
- Pharos University : Faculty of Physiotherapy – Alexandria
- University of Ghana: Department of Physiotherapy – Accra, West Africa
- University of Health and Allied Sciences – Ho, Ghana
- University of Maiduguri – Department of Physiotherapy – Nigeria
- University of Witwatersrand : Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Australia – [Are we missing a school in Australia? Let us know.]
- Australian Catholic University : School of Physiotherapy
- Bond University
- Charles Sturt University (Albury-Wodonga)
- Curtin University of Technology : School of Physiotherapy
- Griffith University : School of Physiotherapy & Exercise Science
- James Cook University : Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences
- La Trobe University : School of Physiotherapy
- Macquarie University: Sydney Australia – Doctor of Physiotherapy
- Monash University : Department of Physiotherapy
- University of Canberra : School of Health Sciences
- University of Melbourne : School of Physiotherapy
- University of Notre Dame Australia : School of Physiotherapy
- University of Newcastle : School of Health Sciences
- University of Queensland : Department of Physiotherapy
- University of South Australia : School of Health Sciences
- University of Sydney : School of Physiotherapy
- University of Western Australia : Centre for Musculoskeletal Studies
- University of Western Sydney : College of Health and Science
Belgium – [Are we missing a Belgium school? Let us know.]
- KU Leuven – Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy – Leuven
- Ghent University – Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation – Gent
Brazil – [Are we missing a school in Brazil? Let us know.]
- Federal University of Minas Gerais, Department of Physical Therapy
- Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro – IFRJ, Rio de Janeiro
- Federal University of São Carlos, Department of Physical
- University of São Paulo, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, Physical Therapy
Canada – [Are we missing a Canada school? Let us know.]
- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS : School of Physiotherapy
- McGill University : School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
- McMaster University : School of Rehabilitation Science
- Queen’s University : School of Rehabilitation Medicine
- University of Alberta : Rehabilitation Medicine
- University of British Columbia : School of Rehabilitation Sciences
- University of Manitoba : School of Medical Rehabilitation
- Université Laval : Maîtrise en physiothérapie (M. Pht.)
- Université Laval : Baccalauréat en physiothérapie (B. Pht.)
- Université de Montréal : École de réadaptation
- Université d’Ottawa : School of Rehabilitation Sciences
- University of Saskatchewan : School of Physical Therapy
- Université de Sherbrooke : Département de réadaptation
- University of Toronto : Department of Physical Therapy
- University of Western Ontario : Faculty of Health Sciences
Caribbean – [Are we missing a Caribbean school? Let us know.]
- The University of Puerto Rico School of Health Professionals , San Juan, Puerto Rico
- The University of the West Indies , Mona, Jamaica
China – [Are we missing a China school? Let us know.]
- Capital Medical University, Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy
- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy
- Kunming Medical University, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Rehabilitation Therapy (Physical Therapy)
- Sichuan University, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Hong Kong – [Are we missing a school in Hong Kong? Let us know.]
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
India – [Are we missing a Caribbean school? Let us know.]
- Padmashree Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation : College of Physiotherapy – Vadgaon Gupta, Ahmednagar
Japan – [Are we missing a Japan school? Let us know.]
- International University of Health and Welfare : Department of Physical Therapy
- Kobe University – Faculty of Rehabilitation
- Kyoto University : Department of Medicine
- Tokyo Metropolitan University : Faculty of Health Sciences
- Yamagata Prefectural University of Health Sciences : Department of Physical Therapy
New Zealand – [Are we missing a New Zealand school? Let us know.]
- Auckland University of Technology : School of Physiotherapy
- University of Otago : School of Physiotherapy
Philippines – [Are we missing a Philippines school? Let us know.]
- Cebu Doctors’ University : College of Rehabilitative Sciences (CDUCRS)
- Far Eastern University: Bacheolar of Physical Therapy – Quezon City
- Our Lady of Fatima University : College of Physical Therapy
- Pines City Colleges : No website found
- San Pedro College: Department of Physical Therapy
- Silliman University: Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences
- University of Philippines Manila : College of Allied Medical Professions
- University of Santo Tomas : College of Rehabilitation Sciences
- Velez College : College of Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Manila Central University : College of Physical Therapy
Pakistan – [Are we missing a Pakistan school? Let us know.]
- Dow University – Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Isra University : Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Riphah College of Rehabilitation Science (RCRS): Riphah International University, Pakistan
Philippines – [Are we missing a school in Phillipines? Let us know.]
United States
Alabama Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing an Alabama school? Let us know.]
- Alabama State University
- University of Alabama – Birmingham
- University of South Alabama – Doctorate degree – Mobile
Arizona Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing an Arkansas school? Let us know.]
- Arizona School of Health Sciences: Meza, AZ
- Northern Arizona University (NAU): Flagstaff, AZ
Arkansas Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing an Arkansas school? Let us know.]
California Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a California school? Let us know.]
- Azusa Pacific University: Azusa, CA
- Chapman University: Orange, CA
- CSU Long Beach – Department of Physical Therapy: Long Beach, CA
- CSU Sacramento – Department of Physical Therapy: Sacramento, CA
- Fresno State – Department of Physical Therapy: Fresno, CA
- Loma Linda University: Loma Linda, CA
- Mount Saint Mary’s University: Los Angeles, CA
- Samuel Merritt University: Oakland, CA
- San Diego State University DPT Program: San Diego, CA
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: Long Beach, CA
- University of Southern California: Los Angeles, CA
- University of Southern California: hybrid DPT program – Los Angeles, CA
- Western University of Health Sciences: Pamona, CA
- West Coast University: Los Angeles, CA
Connecticut Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Connecticut school? Let us know.]
- Quinnipiac University Department of Physical Therapy: New Haven, CT
- University of Connecticut PT and DPT programs: Storrs, CT
Florida Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Florida school? Let us know.]
- Florida Gulf Coast University – Department of Physical Therapy & Human Performance : Fort Myers, FL
- Florida International University Physical Therapy
- Florida Southern College: School of Physical Therapy: Lakeland, FL
- Nova Southeastern University : Davie, Florida
- University of Central Florida – Department of Health Professions : Orlando, FL
- University of Florida – Department of Physical Therapy: Gainesville, FL
- University of Miami – Department of Physical Therapy: Coral Gables, FL
- University of South Florida – School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences : Tampa, FL
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: St. Augustine, FL
Georgia Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing an Georgia school? Let us know.]
- Armstrong Atlantic State University : Department of Physical Therapy : Savannah, GA
- Emory University : Division of Physical Therapy : Atlanta, GA
- Georgia State University : Division of Physical Therapy : Atlanta, GA
- Georgia Regents University : Doctor of Physical Therapy Program : Augusta, GA
- North Georgia College and State University : Doctor in Physical Therapy : Dahlonega, GA
Idaho Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing an Idaho school? Let us know.]
- Idaho State University : Pocatello, Idaho
Iowa Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing an Iowa school? Let us know.]
- St. Ambrose University MPT Page : Davenport, Iowa
Kansas Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Kansas school? Let us know.]
- University of Kansas :Kansas City, KS
- University of Saint Mary: Leavenworth, KS
- Wichita State University – Department of Physical Therapy :Wichita, KS
Louisiana Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Maryland school? Let us know.]
- Louisiana State University – School of Allied Health Professionals : New Orleans, LA
- Louisiana State University – School of Allied Health Professionals : Shreveport, LA
Maryland Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Maryland school? Let us know.]
- University Of Maryland : Baltimore, MD
Massachusetts Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Massachusetts school? Let us know.]
- Boston University: Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Sargent College : Boston University
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences – DPT Program
- Northeastern University : Boston, MA
- Springfield College Physical Therapy Program : Springfield, MA
- Springfield College Physical Therapy Doctoral Program : Springfield, MA
- University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Physical Therapy : Lowell, MA
Michigan Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Michigan school? Let us know.]
- Andrews University :Berrien Springs, MI
- Central Michigan University :Mount Pleasant, MI
- Grand Valley State University :Allendale, MI
- Oakland University :Rochester, MI
- University of Michigan – Flint :Flint, MI
- Wayne State University :Detroit, MI
Minnesota Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Minnesota school? Let us know.]
- University of Minnesota : Minneapolis, Minnesota
Missouri Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Missouri school? Let us know.]
- Maryville University: St. Louis, MO
- Missouri State University: Springfield, MO
- Southwest Baptist University : Bolivar, MO
- University of Missouri Health System: Columbia, MO
Montana Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Montana school? Let us know.]
- University of Montana : Missoula, Montana
Nebraska Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Nebraska school? Let us know.]
- Creighton University (Omaha, Nebraska) : Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nevada Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Nevada school? Let us know.]
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) : School of Allied Health Sciences – Physical Therapy
- Touro University Nevada : College of Health and Human Services – Physical Therapy
New Jersey Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a New Jersey school? Let us know.]
- Rutgers School of Health Related ProfessionsDPT Program: Stratford, NJ
- Seton Hall University DPT Program: South Orange, NJ
- Stockton University DPT Program: Galloway, NJ
New York Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a New York school? Let us know.]
- Clarkson University Department of Physical Therapy: Potsdam
- Columbia University DPT Program : New York
- Daemen College : Buffalo
- D’Youville College : Buffalo
- Hunter College (CUNY) : New York
- Ithica College : Ithica
- Long Island University (LIU) : Brooklyn
- New York University : New York
- Stony Brook University : Stony Brook
- Touro College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program : Bay Shore
- Utica College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: Utica
- Utica College Online Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy: Utica/Online
North Carolina Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a North Carolina school? Let us know.]
- Duke University : Department of Physical & Occupational Therapy, Durham, NC
- East Carolina University : Department of Physical Therapy, Greenville, NC
- Elon University : Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Elon, NC
- University of North Carolina : Department of Allied Health Sciences – Physical Therapy
- Western Carolina University : Physical Therapy Program
- Winston Salem State University : Department of Physical Therapy
North Dakota Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a North Dakota school? Let us know.]
- University of North Dakota : Department of Physical Therapy
Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Pennsylvania school? Let us know.]
- Drexel University : Philadelphia, PA
- Thomas Jefferson University DPT : Philadelphia, PA
- University of Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh, PA
- University of the Sciences : Philadelphia, PA
- University of Scranton : Scranton, PA
- Temple University Department of Physical Therapy : Philadelphia, PA
Tennessee Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Tennessee school? Let us know.]
- Belmont University : Nashville
- Tennessee State University : Nashville
- University of Tennessee : Memphis
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga : Chattanooga
Texas Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Texas school? Let us know.]
- Baylor University : Waco
- Texas State University: San Marcos
- Texas Woman’s University : Denton, Dallas, Houston
- University of Texas at El Paso: DPT program in El Paso
Washington Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Washington school? Let us know.]
- Eastern Washington University: Department of Physical Therapy, Spokane
- University of Washington : Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine
- University of Puget Sound: School of Physical Therapy DPT, Tacoma
Utah Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Utah school? Let us know.]
- Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions : Provo, UT
- University of Utah College of Health Dept of PT : Salt Lake City, UT
Virginia Physical Therapy Schools – [Are we missing a Virginia PT school? Let us know.]
- Lynchburge College DPT Program : Lynchburg, VA
I want to know the names of universities of Germany which are offering free education in physical therapy post graduation.
There are five Physiotherapy programs in China accredited by the WCPT (please refer to WCPT website) – these are:
Sichuan University
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Kunming Medical University
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Capital Medical University (China Center of Rehabilitation Research Centre)
What about schools in Europe?