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Master of Cognitive Neuroscience
- Heidelberg, Germany
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A research-oriented master in how the brain produces perception, memory, language and behaviour.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Apply relevant scientific or quantitative approaches to questions in Cognitive Neuroscience. Critically evaluate specialist evidence and apply advanced research or professional approaches in Cognitive Neuroscience. Communicate methods
- limitations and conclusions clearly and responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Universities and research institutes
- clinical and translational research
- neuropsychological diagnostics and rehabilitation
- medical technology
- pharmaceutical and biomedical research
- human factors
- UX research
- product development
- market and behavioural research
- data analytics and AI
- doctoral studies
Curriculum
- Four semesters (120 ECTS). Core modules cover neuroscience methods
- research methods
- core models and biological foundations
- analysis of brain-activity data
- programming of experiments and theoretical neuroscience
- plus two Debating Club modules. Later semesters add applied cognitive neuroscience
- research training
- a 12-ECTS internship and the master thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor's degree (180 or 210 ECTS) in a related subject
- CV
- ID
- proof of language
- selection interview; further requirements per programme
- No minimum grade or GPA published; GPA
- subject and ECTS requirements are checked per programme (FAQ: bachelor degree with 180 or 210 ECTS); selection process
Accepted academic background
Accredited bachelor's degree (180 or 210 ECTS) in a subject related to the programme; 1-semester Pre-Master at SRH International College if GPA, subject or language requirements are not fully met
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 87
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 59
- TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading
- Cambridge Speaking 160
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €11,000 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Heidelberg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Hospitality, Psychology & Therapy |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | SRH University scholarship and financing programs may be offered to qualifying bachelor or master students; competitive selection applies. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is €11,000 EUR per year. The estimated living cost is €11,904 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 87, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 59, TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading, Cambridge Speaking 160, IELTS Academic 6.5. An interview is required.