Overview

All tracks in the Cognitive Neuroscience - Language and Communication (Research) programme at Radboud University have a common basis. In the first year you'll become acquainted with the most important theories, models, techniques and analysis methods given in Cognitive Neuroscience

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Linguistics, cognitive psychology and neuroscience play a significant role in psycholinguistics. These sciences feature prominently in Nijmegen. Hundreds of scientists from various faculties and top institutes have joined forces on the Radboud University campus to unravel the workings of the human brain. They thereby work together very closely, exchange expertise and share state-of-the-art research equipment.

This track also works closely with Radboud University’s Centre for Language Studies (CLS) and the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (MPI), also housed on the Radboud University campus.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Trends in Cognitive Neuroscience

Neuroimaging

Neurophilosophy

Lab Rotations

Basic Mathematics for Cognitive Neuroscience

Mathematics for Neuroimaging
Words in Speaking and Listening

Using and Acquiring Multiple Languages
First language Acquisition

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing support)
Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing support)
31 January for non-EU/EEA students applying for a scholarship

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 25 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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7

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General requirements

The Master's programme in Cognitive Neuroscience is a selective programme, which means that a selection and placement process applies. The outcome of the assessment of your previous education determines whether you can be admitted to the selection process. You are admissible to the selection process if you have completed a Bachelor's degree in:

Linguistics

Physics

Biology

Medicine

Mathematics

Behavioural Sciences (e.g. Psychology)

Artificial Intelligence

or a related discipline

Language requirements

You need to be fluent in both written and spoken English. Students without a Dutch Bachelor's degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:

Language tests and scores

TOEFL IBT

Minimum score: 100

Subscores: 22

Please note: the TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted.

IELTS Academic

Minimum score: 7.0

Subscores: 6.5

Cambridge C1 Advanced

Minimum score: 185

Subscores: 176

Cambridge C2 proficiency

Minimum score: 185

Subscores: 176

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19714 EUR / year

≈ 19714 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

Statutory tuition fee €2,695.00 per year
Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €14,709.00 per year
Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €19,714.00 per year

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands

800 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.

NL Scholarship (for prospective students)

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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