Cognitive Scienсе

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

M.Sc.

Degree

English only

Language

Winter Semester: 15 Jul

Application Deadlines

4 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:: local admission restriction (local NC)
Study Mode:: On campus

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in psychology or related subjects.

The following subjects are considered relevant for the program: cognitive science, psychology, philosophy with a strong focus on analytic philosophy, especially philosophy of mind (at least 15 ECTS), neuroscience, informatics/information technology, linguistics, mathematics, biology with a focus on neurobiology or bio-informatics or similar topics (at least 20 ECTS).

If the applicant’s bachelor program consisted of two subjects, at least one of those subjects has to be considered relevant (see list above) and been studied for at least 60 ECTS. The second subject has to provide at least 15 relevant ECTS.

Required ECTS crеdits: 180.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

English

CEFR English

min B2

Cambridge

min B2 First (FCE)
Specification: Grade A or B, resp. C or B2.

IELTS

min 6.5
Specification: With at least a 6.0 in all four sub-categories.

TOEFL iBT

min 85
Specification: With at least 79 in all four sub-categories.

UNIcert

min II

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

No test certificates are required if you are a citizen of the following countries: Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America, or you have obtained your bachelor’s degree in English and the program lasted for at least three years. Language certificates must not be older than two years at the final application day. German is not a requirement.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for the M.Sc. Cognitive Scienсе at Ruhr-Universität Bochum depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 July for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.