2026 Psychoanalysis Schools Ranking
The 2026 INPSYCO ranking presents schools reviewed according to the International Psychoanalysis Council annual evaluation methodology. The ranking is intended as an educational guide for students and institutions, not as legal accreditation or professional licensing.
| # | School | Country | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freud Academy | International | 94.2 | Recognized School |
| 2 | Psychoanalysis School | International | 90.5 | Recognized School |
| 3 | Institute for Clinical Psychoanalytic Studies | United States | 82.4 | Candidate School |
| 4 | European Center for Psychoanalytic Formation | Europe | 80.8 | Candidate School |
| 5 | Latin American Psychoanalytic Forum | Latin America | 78.9 | Candidate School |
| 6 | International Lacanian Study Circle | International | 76.7 | Candidate School |
| 7 | Center for Freud Studies and Culture | International | 74.5 | Candidate School |
| 8 | Institute of Psychoanalysis and Humanities | International | 72.9 | Candidate School |
| 9 | Clinical Listening Formation Group | Online | 70.4 | Candidate School |
| 10 | Council for Psychoanalytic Education and Research | International | 68.8 | Candidate School |
Methodology Summary
Schools are evaluated across seven criteria: Formation Structure (20%), Faculty and Transmission (20%), Clinical-Ethical Orientation (15%), Research and Publications (15%), Institutional Transparency (15%), International Dialogue (10%), and Student Support and Accessibility (5%).
For the full methodology, see the Psychoanalysis Schools Guide.
INPSYCO recognition and ranking are independent educational and institutional references. They do not constitute governmental accreditation, legal certification, professional licensing, clinical authorization or a guarantee of individual training outcomes.