Overview

The Brain and Cognitive Science major from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign introduces the student to a simple question: How do intelligent systems work? Our world provides two examples of complex intelligent systems—human beings (and possibly some other animals) and intelligent computer systems.

Key Features

Brain and Cognitive Science majors investigate the brain and behavior of intelligent biological systems (e.g. people) from the perspective that the brain is a kind of computer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive Psychology

Perception & Sensory Processes

Learning and Memory

Language, Mind, and Brain

Language, Technology & Society

Symbolic Logic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

101

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience Cognitive Sciences View 1954 other Bachelors in Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

101

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll provide your high school courses/grades, choose your major and a second choice, complete our writing prompts, and list your extracurricular activities, honors, and awards.

List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript.

We are test-optional, meaning you’re not required to submit ACT and/or SAT test results when you apply.

If you choose to report your scores, enter your highest test scores for the ACT composite and/or the SAT total without super-scoring, along with the highest sub-scores you earned in each category regardless of test date.

Pay the application fee.

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Tuition Fee

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International

36018 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36018 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35110 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17138 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17138 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Urbana

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Brain and Cognitive Science.

Available Scholarships

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