OpenFieldMaster of Science in Cognitive Science and Artificial Neural Architectures
Germany's flagship English-taught Cognitive Science master's, integrating neuroinformatics, philosophical foundations of mind, computational linguistics, and machine learning.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.Sc. in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, or Linguistics with grade 2.3 or better.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for non-EU applicants.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, curriculum vitae, and 1,000-word statement of academic interest in computational cognitive systems.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition-free public university; Institute research assistantships and DAAD scholarships available
- Application fee
- €75 uni-assist application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; €370 semester fee including state-wide Lower Saxony rail pass
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Osnabrück University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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