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M.Sc. Cognitive Science

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) Bochum

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) is one of the largest universities in Germany, offering a wide range of courses and research opportunities. The university is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, making it an ideal place for students interested in fields such as Cognitive Science. The Cognitive Science course at RUB provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the human mind and its processes, drawing from psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and philosophy. Students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research and practical applications, preparing them for careers in fields such as artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and cognitive psychology. With its cutting-edge facilities and renowned faculty, RUB's Cognitive Science program offers a dynamic and enriching learning experience for students passionate about understanding the complexities of the human mind.

Specialization

-Program provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ... systematic philosophy psychology neuroinformatics empirical neuroscience cognitive science

Fields of study

Psychology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Cognitive Science at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
6
Listening
6
Speaking
6
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6.5 IELTS

German language

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Not mandatory

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

0
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Not required

180

Not required

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

The minimal condition for application is a Bachelor’s degree from a university inside the EU with at least 180 ECTS or an equivalent degree from outside the EU. The following subjects are considered relevant for the programme:

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 Bioinformatics or similar topics (at least 20 ECTS)

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

The following tests are accepted as proof of English proficiency: ❖ UNIcert II (grade 2.0 or better) ❖ IELTS 6.5 (with at least a 6.0 in all four sub-categories) ❖ TOEFL IBT 85 (with at least 18 in all four sub-categories) ❖ FCE (grade A or B, resp. C or B2)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Cognitive Science

Programme-specific documents

Once the application portal is opened, it will require you to upload the following

documents:

1. A certified copy of your original degree in German or English. If your university

does not provide an English version of your transcript, it needs to be translated by

a certified translator into either German or English.

2. A certified copy of your transcript of records covering all courses, grades and

credit points obtained, including an average grade of all obtained courses. If your

transcript does not show ECTS credits or no credits at all, your workload will be

converted to ECTS credits accordingly as part of the evaluation process.

3. Evidence of English language proficiency (see Language Requirements).

Please note that we cannot accept letters of recommendation, be it academic or

professional. Please do not attach such documents. We would like to further ask you to

refrain from submitting letters of motivation, as we cannot consider them in the

decision-making process.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Cognitive Science at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB)

Application procedure

Direct application

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Faculty of Psychology

Neural Basis of Learning

Prof Dr Jonas Rose

44801 Bochum

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

360 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,624 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

Free

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.27

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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