Overview

Students benefit from the wide-ranging, leading expertise available at the Amsterdam Brain and Cognition Center (ABC), the different research labs at the UvA and from the opportunity to participate in research projects led by internationally renowned ABC researchers. The Research Master's programme in Brain and Cognitive Sciences forms a challenging, interdisciplinary and international arena in which highly motivated researchers and students endeavour to understand the brain, its development and its disorders.

The Research Master's programme in Brain and Cognitive Sciences is offered by the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (IIS), in close collaboration with the Amsterdam Brain and Cognition Center (ABC).

Career prospects

The Master's programme in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from University of Amsterdam provides its graduates with the necessary theoretical, intellectual and empirical tools to pursue an academic career (PhD programme) in cognitive and neurosciences or in a related discipline. In addition to an academic career, graduates of the Brain and Cognitive Sciences programme also find work in applied research.

A career in other fields

Students who decided not to continue in academia continued their career in the following fields:

IT-sector (interaction design, usability, computer supported cooperative work, knowledge management, etc.)

consulting

human resources

science writing

education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Milestones, Promises and Pitfalls

Advanced Neural and Cognitive Modelling

Cognition and Language Development

Matlab Programming for Neuroscientists

How Music Works: Music Cognition

Philosophy of Cognition and the Brain: From Neurons to Embodied Cognition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Cognitive Science View 25 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Depending on the track of choice the applicant must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent

Behavioural Neuroscience track: Bachelor's degree in Psychobiology, Biomedical Science, Biology or equivalent

Cognitive Neuroscience track: Bachelor's degree in Psychobiology, (Cognitive/Biological) Psychology, Cognitive Science or equivalent.

Cognitive Science track: Bachelor's degree in (Cognitive) Psychology, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Philosophy or equivalent

Applicants with another Bachelor's degree may also be admitted to the Research Master provided they have an adequate academic background in the field of neuroscience and/or cognitive sciences

Letter of intent

Letters of recommendation

GPA equivalent to at least: 3.0 (American system), 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system), 7,5 (Dutch EC-system)

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26000 EUR / year

≈ 26000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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

Funding

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