Overview

On the Brain and Cognition degree offered at Erasmus University Rotterdam you will gain theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills to tackle questions with regard to brain functioning and cognitive emotional processes. The training includes current theories and advanced research methodology, such as behavioural tasks, eye tracking, EEG, fMRI and advanced statistics.

Is this the right programme for you?

You will gain theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills to tackle questions with regard to brain functioning and cognitive emotional processes;

You will work in small groups to solve problems you can encounter in the field;

This programme offers an excellent preparation for a career in education, business or research.

Career opportunities after graduation

Graduates of this master track have found positions in academia, both in the Netherlands and abroad. In addition, graduates work in research positions in health care, industry and in administration.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Neurosciences

Electrophysiology

Cognition in the Digital Age

Data Processing and Analyses in R

Concept and Categories

Practical Programming Experiments

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English, Dutch

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

7

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Neuroscience Cognitive Science View 25 other Masters in Cognitive Science in Netherlands

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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

100

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PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are eligible for admission to the Master programme if you have successfully completed a Bachelor’s or undergraduate degree* from a research university. Whether you are eligible for admission, depends on the specific degree you have obtained.

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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

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Non-residents

21000 EUR / year

≈ 21000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Additional Details

€2.695 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)

€14.800 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students)

€21.000 (Institutional fee: non-EEA students)

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 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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Overview

Is this the right programme for you?

Career opportunities after graduation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Rotterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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