175 Master's in Cognitive Science in Europe

The MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development (Part-time) at Birkbeck, University of London, is a two-year course designed to provide an in-depth understanding of human development through psychoanalytic and psychosocial lenses. This programme is offered in both online and on-campus formats, allowing for flexible attendance.

The Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology M.Sc. at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive education in this dynamic field. This on-campus programme can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time over two years, starting in October 2026, allowing for flexible study options tailored to your needs.

Cognitive Science investigates the human mind with an interdisciplinary approach. Functional and neuroanatomical aspects of the human cognitive processes as well as modelling of these in a machine are main areas of research in Cognitive Science. The program is offered at Yeditepe University.

This Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience degree from Keele University explores exciting challenges facing the scientific and clinical communities – how the brain and nervous system relate to human consciousness, decision making, attention, perception, memory, motor skills and more.

The Cognitive Neuroscience programme offered at the University College London (UCL) is a research-led, state-of-the-art degree programme on mental processes in the human brain. The programme brings together some of the world's leading researchers in cognitive neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology

Topics such as perception, attention, learning, memory, problem solving, decision making, and thinking are studied at the Cognitive Psychology program at Cankaya University. 

The Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at the University of Oxford is a part-time course for qualified healthcare professionals, providing high-quality training and supervision in CBT theory and practice. Oxford is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in CBT and the course draws on an impressive body of local specialist skill and knowledge.

At Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience from Maastricht University you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of human brain function and cognition and train in the use of non-invasive brain imaging techniques like EEG and fMRI. Become an expert in cognitive psychology and neuroscientific methods. 

This Cognitive, Digital and Empirical English Studies Master's program, taught in English from RWTH Aachen University , is an innovative interdisciplinary course of study linked to this current research activity in the humanities, cognitive, and technical sciences.

The Cognitive and Decision Sciences MSc from University College London (UCL) studies the cognitive processes and representations underlying human thought, knowledge and decision-making. It integrates a wide range of disciplines and methodologies, with the core assumption that human cognition and choice are computational processes, implemented in neural hardware.

The MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging at the University of Sheffield is a one-year full-time programme. This course focuses on the collection and analysis of neuroimaging data, equipping students with essential skills in cognitive neuroscience and neurophysiological techniques to understand brain functionality.

Clinical Psychology from Madrid International College (MIC College) aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of psychological theory, clinical assessment, and evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. 

The European Master in Clinical Linguistics (EMCL) program atUniversity of Eastern Finland  is a 24-month, 120 ECTS, full-time research master’s programme that provides students with training in clinical linguistics, neurolinguistics and psycholinguistics.

The Cognitive Neuropsychology (Research) programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam combines both disciplines to comprehend how the elusive processes that play out in our mind relate to the structure and function of our brain.

The Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.

The Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at Birkbeck, University of London, gives you the opportunity to focus on understanding intelligence across humans, machines and other agents. You will grapple with compelling questions such as, what is intelligence?

The master's programme "Cognitive Systems" at Ulm University is completely taught in English. The programme introduces students to the theoretical and empirical foundations of cognitive skills, which serve as the basis for the development of models. 

Work and Organisational Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam emphasises organisational psychology and the role of emotions in modern organisations. Furthermore, new methods in personnel selection are examined in this master.

Cognitive Science and Language is an inter-university, interdisciplinary postgraduate programme at University of Barcelona combining master's degree and doctoral levels that responds to the need to overcome the academic barriers between the different areas of cognitive science. 

The MSc in Neuroimaging for Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience course from The University of Manchester will provide you with the theoretical and practical skills required to carry out high-quality cognitive brain imaging work in healthy individuals and patient populations.