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4 semesters
English
Free (260 EUR/sem)
Winter
RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau offers a Master of Science in Cognitive Science, which is a multidisciplinary program that explores the mind and its processes. This course combines elements of psychology, neuroscience, computer science, and philosophy to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cognition. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in research, academia, or industry. With a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of cognitive science, students have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and gain hands-on experience in the field. Overall, the Master of Science in Cognitive Science at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau provides a stimulating and challenging environment for students to explore the complexities of the human mind.
Specialization
Choose one area of interest (Cognitive) Psychology Computer Science related to Cognitive Science Neuroscience Philosophy of Mind (Psycho-) Linguistics
Fields of study
What you need to apply for Cognitive Science at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau
Proof of your English proficiency:
What to prepare for your application to Cognitive Science
The following electronic documents (PDF) are mandatory:
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Degree certificate(s) (original language).
Degree certificate(s) (certified translation).
Transcript of records (original language and certified translation).
English language qualification certificate (see language requirements).
The following electronic documents (PDF) are not mandatory, but very useful for the evaluation of your application and therefore highly recommended:
Description of subjects covered during your previous studies, e.g. syllabi or module handbooks.
Letter of motivation.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
1–2 letters of recommendation from faculty staff of a university or research institute (PDF; can also be sent in paper form, if to be handled confidentially).
Copy or summary of bachelor/master thesis (please add a summary of one page to the application).
Further qualifications (e.g. certificates of internships or jobs that are related to cognitive science, awards, prizes or a list of scientific publications).
Akademische Prüfstelle; only for applicants from the People´s Republic of China, Mongolia, and Vietnam.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Cognitive Science at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
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0 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.57
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Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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How to apply
English-taught programs must pass a German language exam at the A1 level before the end of the 2nd semester of the program.
1\. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Linguistics, Computer Science, Biology or Cognitive Science from a German university; or an equivalent degree from a foreign university (equivalency is judged by the International School of Graduate Studies (ISGS)).
2\. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in another related field (e.g. Social Sciences, Engineering, Philosophy, etc.) may also apply, but should clearly explain in their motivation letter how their previous studies and experience have suitably prepared them for a Master’s program in Cognitive Science.
3\. Applicants should ideally also have a solid background in basic descriptive and inferential statistics (e.g., regression, ANOVA) as well as some experience in conducting empirical research (e.g., for a class project or Bachelor’s thesis). Previous experience in statistics and empirical research should be mentioned in the motivation letter.
4\. Applicants who are accepted to the program but do not have sufficient background in relevant areas (e.g., statistics, basic programming skills, …) will be required to successfully complete a course in statistics before or during the first term of the program. A determination of this requirement will be made by the Examination Board and will be communicated to the applicant in their acceptance letter.
5\. Each application will be evaluated by the Examination Board in an assessment procedure based on the documents provided. The Examination Board will then decide to either accept or reject the application for the current application period.
6\. Proof of your English proficiency:
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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TU Kaiserslautern (Studienangelegenheiten - Abteilung 4.1, Address: Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 47, Post Code: 67663, City: Kaiserslautern, Country: Germany) before August 31.
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Estimated year-1 total cost
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