Program details
English
Language of Instruction
Oct, Apr
Available Intake(s)
Studies in the Cognitive Science Master's programme cover multiple aspects of cognition, such as perception, attention, memory, learning, problem solving reasoning, emotions, and language. We are concerned with questions related to how these cognitive abilities are realised in biological and artificial systems, and how such systems are organised (e.g. brain structure, neural architectures and connectionist networks, and autonomous agents). In addition, complex information processing systems such as teaching systems and spoken language dialogue systems are treated from a design and implementation perspective, including human-computer interface aspects. The Master's programme consists of 120 ECTS credits (including thesis). In the second and third semesters, students participate in a student project. The Master's programme is completed with a Master's thesis in the fourth semester (30 ECTS) and leads to a "Master of Science (MSc)" degree in Cognitive Science. Each student selects one or two out of four focus areas of the Cognitive Science Master's programme: "Cognition: Mind, Ethics, and Society" mainly focuses on philosophical questions and comprises topics in the philosophy of mind and cognition and the ethics of artificial intelligence. "Cognition: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning" focuses on cognition in artificial systems and comprises topics in artificial intelligence, neuroinformatics, NeuroAI, computational linguistics and computer vision. "Cognition: (Computational) Neuroscience" focuses on topics in neuroscience and computational neuroscience. "Cognition: Psychology, Language, and Communication" focuses on cognition in biological systems and comprises topics in cognitive modelling and psychology, theoretical and experimental linguistics, and animal cognition. The language of instruction is English (level B2 or higher required). We particularly encourage international students to apply for the Cognitive Science programme.
A GCQ360 counsellor can help you with eligibility, documents, and your application timeline.
The Master's programme comprises 120 ECTS credits (including thesis) spread over four semesters. In the second and third semesters, students typically work on their one-year study project. The programme is completed with a Master's thesis (30 ECTS credits). The courses are documented in German and English in accordance with ECTS. The 90 ECTS credits of coursework comprise: a one-year study project (24 ECTS) coursework from the focus areas (44 ECTS, with 20 ECTS per selected focus area) coursework from free electives (22 ECTS) Mentoring: Student mentors offer advice on all questions concerning studies. PDF Download | International guest lecturers Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s) Specialist literature in other languages | German language courses: No | English language courses: No
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
The application deadline for international students is typically 15 December (for the next summer semester) or 15 June (for the next winter semester). | Please find more details on this website.
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No minimum language level required
Tuition Fee
No tuition fee
This university charges no tuition fee. A compulsory semester contribution (administration, student services and usually a local transport pass) is normally still payable and is not included here.
Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.
Each semester, students are required to pay approx. 350 EUR as a semester fee (including free use of regional public transport services).
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The accommodation office of the student services ("Studentenwerk") offers modern single rooms in dormitories and helps students find private rooms and flats. The rooms must be rented for at least half a year. The cost of a single room in a student dormitory is approx. 180 to 350 EUR per month.
In order to cover personal expenses during the study programme, we recommend that students budget at least 860 EUR per month for accommodation, living, health insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses.
No minimum language level required
None
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Students can take an optional semester or internship abroad.
Students who have completed their Bachelor's studies may be employed as student assistants.
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The degree programme coordinators as well as the student mentoring team are available for consultation regarding possible career choices as well as profile development.
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Bucerius Law School
Funding
Merit- and need-based awards toward the EUR 25,000 tuition fee
Applicants to the Master of Law and Business (LLM/MLB) programme; early-bird and scholarship deadline is January 15 for the September intake
National Merit Foundation
Funding
Full tuition waiver
For students admitted to an accredited university program, based on financial need and merit.
Il servizio di scambio accademico tedesco (DAAD)
Funding
EUR Research Stays, Scholarships, and Master's Programs
Students from pontifical universities.
Cognitive Science (MSc) is a Master program in Neuropsychology offered by Osnabrück University in Osnabrück, Germany.
Minimum qualification required: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in cognitive science (or a comparable degree) in order to study cognitive science in the Master's programme at Osnabrück University. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (or comparable degree) in artificial intelligence, biology, computer science, (computational) linguistics, mathematics, neurosciences, philosophy or psychology may be admitted to the Master's programme..
English proficiency test requirements vary -- a GCQ360 counsellor can confirm the exact score needed for this program.
No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at Osnabrück University.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Osnabrück campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Cognitive Science (MSc) at Osnabrück University, Osnabrück, Germany.
Master · Neuropsychology
Cognitive Science
Potsdam, GermanyQS 500Tuition
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