Overview

In the first year, you will acquire a strong foundation in the methods and topics in cognitive sciences. During an intensive introductory course, you will be able to choose different taught elements to complement your specific background and knowledge based on your undergraduate degree. Subsequent innovative courses and modules will provide you with theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills in an interdisciplinary setting.

Building on this foundation, in the second year you will work closely with a supervisor of your choosing and will design and conduct your own research project. Your growth into an independent and well-rounded researcher will be complemented by carrying out a science communication project related to your research topic as well as actively participating in interdisciplinary research discussions.

Accreditation

The programme has been accredited by the Republic of Croatia Ministry of Science and Education.

Programme Structure

Our Masters programme allows you to customise your study experience in both the first and second year of study.

The introductory course offers different routes into the programme – you choose different course elements to complement your background. Subsequent mandatory courses are taken by all students on the programme but involve elements that are adjusted to your areas of interest. In addition, every semester you choose one elective course from a range of courses that either offer technical research skills, broaden the fields of study within cognitive sciences or deepen your knowledge in areas covered in the mandatory courses.

Your Masters degree – your research! In the first year of study, you choose two short projects to work on. You can use these projects to explore different research areas and disciplines. In the second year, you closely work with a supervisor of your choice on a selected research topic for your Masters thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-20 00:00:00

More details

The next application deadline is 20th August 2025.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rijeka, Croatia

Disciplines

Psychology Philosophy Cognitive Science

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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

A previous university degree.

Typically, students who study Cognitive Sciences for a Masters degree have an undergraduate degree in cognitive science or one of the cognitive sciences disciplines, including psychology, philosophy, linguistics, informatics, biology, biomedicine or anthropology. However, we also welcome applications from candidates who hold undergraduate degrees from other disciplines. If you would like to discuss whether this programme is a good fit for your interests and career plans, please email us at cogsci@uniri.hr.

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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

1100 EUR / year

≈ 1100 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1100 EUR / year

≈ 1100 EUR / year

Living costs

Rijeka

Croatia

3763 - 5384 HRK / month

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

Funding

The programme offers 3 scholarships that entirely cover the fees for both years of the programme.

These are:

2 x scholarships for excellence
1 x scholarship for vulnerable and underrepresented students

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Cognitive Sciences - Cognition and the Mind.

Available Scholarships

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

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