Overview

The Modeling of Neuronal and Cognitive Systems MSc programme from Université Côte d'Azur encourages students with a background in computer science, mathematics, cognitive science, psychology or neuroscience to apply to our programme, where they will learn to model cognitive functions using mathematical and computational tools.

After the programme, students are specialized in computational neuro/cognitive science and able to work in fully interdisciplinary settings, with a strong foundation in mathematics.

Careers

Job opportunities are therefore in academic and public research institutions (through a PhD, or as a research/study engineer), or in the field of R&D for private companies and big tech groups (for example as data scientist, data analyst, biostatistician, AI and deep learning developer, software developer, research project manager…).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience

Prospective research and innovation

Computational modeling and simulation of neurocognitive systems

Scientific communication

Python online module

Stochastic models in neurocognition and their statistical inference

Audience

Ideal MSc M4NC students are curious about how the brain works, comfortable with quantitative thinking, and motivated to learn in an interdisciplinary setting. The programme suits learners from mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, cognitive science, or psychology/neuroscience who want strong modelling skills and real research experience.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sophia Antipolis, France

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

To be eligible to join our program you’ll need to have a bachelor level degree (BSc degree or equivalent) in:

Computer science
Mathematics
Biology/Neuroscience
Psychology/Cognitive science
Linguistics
Medecine

Economics

Degrees in other scientific fields can also be considered as long as they are related to cognitive science/neuroscience or modeling.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Last diploma and/or certificate of achievement.

Transcripts of grades of the past 3 years.

Cover letter explaining your interest for this MSc program.

Short essay describing a project that you would like to develop. The exclusive purpose of the project description is to evaluate the applicant's capacity and genuine interest in the subject.

English test (TOEFL, IELTS...) with a minimum certified level of C1 (fluent).

Copy of your high-school diploma.

Minimum one recommendation letter

Optionally: course descriptions, diploma supplements, course certificates...

We accept candidates holding a bachelor degree or equivalent degree in:

Computer science

Mathematics

Biology/Neuroscience

Psychology/Cognitive Science

Linguistics

Any other field related to neuroscience/cognitive science or modeling.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU: Rate will be determined according to the student’s household's country of tax residency

< 35000€: 300 €

35001€-50000€: 2500€

50001€-80000€: 4000€

>80000€: 5000€

Living costs

Sophia Antipolis

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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