Cognitive Neuroscience (MCNB)

International, research-focused consecutive master's programme in cognitive neuroscience that develops theoretical and methodological skills for applied research in neurocognitive psychology, biological psychology, and cognitive neuroscience.

Academic requirements

Admission is point-based ranking (100–0 selection points). Grades of the undergraduate programme converted to up to 60 points. Personal interviews award up to 40 points.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published.

English requirements

English at C1 CEFR is required.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a first degree in psychology, neurosciences, cognitive science, data science, mathematics, physics, biology, computer science, medicine, or another closely related field with relevant prior training.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

358.80 EUR per semester for new enrollments in Summer Semester 2026, according to Freie Universitat Berlin's current fees page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 358.80 EUR per semester for new enrollments in Summer Semester 2026, according to Freie Universitat Berlin's current fees page.

The programme prepares graduates for applied research careers in neurocognitive psychology, biological psychology, and cognitive neuroscience.

• 1

  Cognitive Science (MSc)

  Osnabrück University

  Osnabrück · Master of Science · English

• 2

  Mind, Brain and Behaviour

  Justus Liebig University Giessen

  Gießen · Master of Science · English

• 3

  Neuro-Cognitive Psychology (NCP)

  Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

  München · Master of Science · English

• 4

  Health and Environmental Psychology

  Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)

  Würzburg · Bachelor of Science · English

• 5

  Child Development and Intervention

  Leipzig University

  Leipzig · Master of Science · English