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Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Cognitive Neuroscience Maastricht University

Highlights
Tuition fee
25500 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
25500 EUR / year
2771 EUR / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Campus location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of human brain function, perception and cognition, paralleled with extensive hands-on training in advanced non-invasive brain imaging (e.g. fMRI, fNIRS, DWI, EEG/MEG) and brain stimulation (TMS, tDCS) techniques Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience is offered at Maastricht University.

Overview

This teaching programme covers relevant topics of Cognitive Neuroscience and reflects the research expertise of the ‘Cognitive Neuroscience’ group at the Maastricht Brain Imaging Center (M-BIC). By addressing key issues in perceptual and cognitive brain research, you will build a detailed understanding of how the ‘working’ brain perceives, feels, moves, learns and creates a conscious mind. Specific course topics include auditory and visual perception, attention, language, sensorimotor functions, learning and memory as well as brain connectivity and connectomics and neuroimaging in disorders of consciousness.Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience is offered at Maastricht University.

Career

The programme also provides you with a solid background for careers in a variety of settings, such as:

  • scientific research, teaching and policy functions at university
  • scientific research and policy functions in research institutes
  • data analyst or consultancy functions
  • educational and mental health institutions
  • medical technology industry
  • government and funding agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Drug Development and Neurohealth
  • Neuroscience
  • Neuroeconomics
  • Neuropsychology 
  • Psychopathology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
OR
4.5
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Maastricht, Netherlands

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
OR
4.5
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants need to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree that is equivalent to a Dutch university bachelor’s or master’s degree. In order to determine if a bachelor’s or master’s degree is equivalent to a Dutch university bachelor’s or master’s degree, the Board of Admissions follows NUFFIC diploma recognition. NUFFIC issues recommendations on the value of higher or secondary education diplomas obtained outside the Netherlands

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    25500 EUR / year
    ≈ 25500 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    2771 EUR / year
    ≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Maastricht

Netherlands
700 - 1170 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience - Cognitive Neuroscience.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UM Brightlands Talent Scholarship
Merit-based

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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Maastricht University NL-High Potential scholarship
Merit-based

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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
15925 EUR
Deadline
01 Feb 2027
UM Global Studies Scholarship
Merit-based

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Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2026
OAS ISS Scholarship
Merit-based

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The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
NL Scholarship
Merit-based

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Association of Universities in the Netherlands
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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