Overview

Cognitive Neuroscience originated from the collective efforts from domains as diverse as cognitive psychology, neuroscience, linguistics and clinical neuropsychology, among others, and the technological advances in the field of neuroimaging and computation.

This interdisciplinary Cognitive Neuroscience of Language program from the University of the Basque Country aims to discover the brain mechanisms that underlie psychological processes like the language.

The Master's program is aimed at university graduates with different degrees who are interested in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Language. The duration of the program is one academic year with 60 ECTS credits. The students will develop research skills through the mentorship of experts and by completing internships and the Master Research Project at the end of the program.

This Master's degree programme gives direct access to the Doctoral Programme in Linguistics and in Cognitive Neuroscience.

4 Reasons to Study this Master

For the affinity of interests, there are not many programmes that offer academic training in cognitive neuroscience of language in particular, combining the brain and language research.

For the international recognition of both the centre and its Chief Science Officer.

It can be the core of your future research and professional trajectory.

For the international nature of the centre, the diversity of profiles that are found here and the outstanding team of researchers who are in charge of the training.

Career Opportunities:

The Master's students will have access to the most prestigious international centres dedicated to cognitive neuroscience, with a high probability of being accepted to do a PhD and to thus continue as a professional researcher in this field.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Quantitative Methods

Scientific Basics

Neuroanatomy

Multilingualism

Cognitive Psychology

Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bilbao, Spain

Disciplines

Neuroscience Linguistics View 3 other Masters in Neuroscience in Spain

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Merits assessment

Student Record: Academic record of marks and other academic and professional merits. (50%)

Test: Personal Interview. (20%)

English: Advanced Level (First Certificate or equivalent) (20%)

Other: Experience in statistical analysis and experimental design. (10%)

Access degrees

University Degree in Biology

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University Degree in Lingüistics

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University Degree in Mathematics

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University Degree in Physics

University Degree in Psychology

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1800 EUR / year

≈ 1800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1800 EUR / year

≈ 1800 EUR / year

Additional Details

Approximate fees

Living costs

Bilbao

Spain

765 - 1250 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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