MSc Brain and Cognitive Sciences 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,380 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Research Master's programme in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Amsterdam offers a broad selection of tracks that investigate all aspects of the field, from the molecule to the mind. The programme is unique in its interdisciplinary...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Research Master's programme in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Amsterdam offers a broad selection of tracks that investigate all aspects of the field, from the molecule to the mind. The programme is unique in its interdisciplinary...
Read more

Admission Requirements

3+
6.5+
92+
180+
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.
You have an overall grade point average (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)

24 Months
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
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International Students

17,380 EUR
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QS subject rankings

Subject: Psychology

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  • 2013
    #16
  • 2014
    #16
  • 2015
    #=11
  • 2016
    #=10
  • 2017
    #17
  • 2018
    #17
  • 2019
    #=16
  • 2020
    #15
  • 2021
    #15
  • 2022
    #9
  • 2023
    #10
  • 2024
    #8
  • 2025
    #10

Ranking criteria

Overall
87.5
Academic Reputation
90.2
Citations per Paper
94.2
Employer Reputation
74.8
H-index Citations
99.3
International Research Network
74.6

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