Overview

Key Features

The Cognitive Science program from METU Middle East Technical University brings together the research and teaching of academicians in computer engineering, psychology, philosophy and linguistics. It aims to extend its interdisciplinary links to as many parts of METU as possible, as well as to other universities in Turkey and abroad. It aims to develop a collaborative atmosphere that attracts researchers and postgraduate students interested in all aspects of cognition.

The training we offer in Cognitive Science is theoretically and methodologically oriented. It is interdisciplinary and includes a whole range of applications, as manifested by our various research activities and labs.

Aims of the Department

There are three programs in Cognitive Science department at METU Graduate School of Informatics: Master’s Program with Thesis Option, Master’s Program with Non-Thesis Option, and the PhD Program. Each program provides extensive interdisciplinary training as each enables students to enroll in courses from different specialization groups.

Some of the courses offered in the specialization groups are:

Computing group: Computational Models of Mind; Computational Linguistics; Artificial Intelligence for Cognitive Science; Neuroimaging: Anatomy, Physiology and Function of the Human Brain
Language group: Theoretical Linguistics; Lexical Semantics; Language and Cognition; Language Acquisition; Grammars, Combinators and Cognition; Computational Semantics; Discourse mechanisms
Psychology group: Visual and Spatial Cognition; Situated and Distributed Cognition; Oculomotor Control in Reading; Statistics and Research Methods
Philosophy group: Studies in the Philosophy of Science; Meaning and Logic; Philosophy of Mind; Philosophical Logic; Topics in Epistemology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Science

Psychology

Health Sciences

Biology

Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-26 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Cognitive Science View 6 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree from a Turkish university or an equivalent university that the Council of Higher Education recognizes,

Having a score of 70 from ALES or 696 from GRE Quantitative (155 in the new system),

Having a minimum GPA of 2.0 from your BSc degree,

Having a minimum GPA of 2.5 from your MSc degree (if you are applying to the PhD program)

Having a valid minimum score of 92 from TOEFL iBT, 578 from TOEFL PBT, 7.0 from IELTS, or 67 from PTE Academic, or 75 from METU English Proficiency Exam,

At least two letters of recommendation,

These should be submitted confidentially directly from the system.

At least one academic letter of recommendation provided by a faculty member of your current or previous educational institution is expected.

A one-page letter of intent (LOI) in English, see frequently asked questions on LOI

A resume including your previous job and project experiences, internships, scholarships etc (optional).

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42 USD / year

≈ 42 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 837 TL (per semester)

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / 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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