M.Sc. Cognitive Science

Proof of your English proficiency:

• TOEFL: 213 computer-based, 80 internet-based
• IELTS: 6.0
• Cambridge Certificates: First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
• TELC: English B2
• DAAD-Sprachzertifikat Englisch: Level B2
• No proof is necessary if English is your mother tongue or if your Bachelor’s program was fully taught in English.

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.

Thanks for your email and your interest in the Master’s program in Cognitive Science at the University of Kaiserslautern. It is possible to apply for this program before having all mandatory documents available. We don‘t declare hard deadlines for the submission of missing documents (even after the application deadline). However, please understand that we cannot finalize the admission until we have all necessary documents available.