Journal profile · PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
European Journal of Psychology of Education
ISSN 0256-2928 · eISSN 1878-5174 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
European Journal of Psychology of Education: CAS Zone 3 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.95; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,390; median 289 days to acceptance (94 articles, last 24 months); 112 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Journal of Psychology of Education is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 3 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Education, Achievement, and Giftedness, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods and Early Childhood Education and Development, together about 27.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Developmental and Educational Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The European Journal of Psychology of Education is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality papers in the psychology of education, focusing on human development, learning, and lifelong education. The journal particularly welcomes contributions that: Conceptualize learning and development as dynamic, cultural, and relational processes, rather than as only mere outcomes or products. Explore the psychological dimensions of these processes across a wide range of institutional (e.g., school, home, community activities, work, etc.), social, everyday, and cultural contexts. Highlight the diversity of participants – including variations in development, language(s), (multi)cultural resources, schooling, extracurricular educational experience, family life, gender, part-taking in the social life of the community. View children and adults as active, agentic persons with trajectories and concrete activities. Mobilize diverse theoretical and methodological approaches that are coherently aligned with the specific research questions being addressed. The editorial team is particularly interested in fundamental research that situates learning and developmental dynamics within broader societal issues and contributes to understanding their implications from early childhood through adulthood.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL
Editor-in-chief Nathalie MullerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named Italy 9, France 8, Switzerland 7, Portugal 6, United Kingdom 4 (63 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Education, Achievement, and GiftednessPsychology10%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology9.1%
- Early Childhood Education and DevelopmentSocial Sciences8.3%
- Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsPsychology7.2%
- Reading and Literacy DevelopmentPsychology5.7%
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skillsMathematics5.6%
- Educational Strategies and EpistemologiesPsychology5.5%
- Parental Involvement in EducationSocial Sciences5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Psychology, Educational | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Psychology, Educational | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Psychology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Psychology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Psychology, Educational | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SCIEPsycINFOERICERIH PLUSCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.95LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 3Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.22LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.58LetPub ·
- h-index
- 100OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,095OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.61OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 54.24%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 112LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 946,400Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,013 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 121 | 81 | 55 |
| 2025 | 112 | 66 | 287 |
| 2024 | 149 | 99 | 1,037 |
| 2023 | 112 | 75 | 1,184 |
| 2022 | 84 | 53 | 1,698 |
| 2021 | 63 | 45 | 1,471 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
289 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 222 days – 368 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 22 days (95 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 315 days
- Sample
- 94 articles with submission and acceptance dates (265 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 31 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,390 / EUR 3,390 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Article length limit 7000 words Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data and materials transparency Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
COPE member; follows COPE guidelines Model summary
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
Open Choice: copyright stays with author, CC license Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in European Journal of Psychology of Education, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0256-2928
- Electronic ISSN
- 1878-5174
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Journal of Psychology of Education
What CAS zone is European Journal of Psychology of Education in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Journal of Psychology of Education is in Zone 3 of Education, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Psychology, Educational. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Journal of Psychology of Education?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.95; CiteScore 6.2, h-index 100.
How long does peer review take at European Journal of Psychology of Education?
Based on the dates recorded on 94 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 289 days (interquartile range 222–368 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of European Journal of Psychology of Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of European Journal of Psychology of Education based?
Of the 63 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Italy (9), France (8) and Switzerland (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Journal of Psychology of Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Journal of Psychology of Education is indexed in SSCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists SCIE, PsycINFO, ERIC, ERIH PLUS and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is European Journal of Psychology of Education open access, and what is the APC?
European Journal of Psychology of Education is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,390.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .