Overview

Cognitive Science explores how the human mind works, including how it shapes and is shaped by our experiences and interactions.

Teaching in the programme involves both lectures, discussions, group projects, and lab work, where you as a student will analyse data from brain scans, experiments, and text corpora.

The Cognitive Science programme from Aarhus University is embedded in a rich research environment, which includes several research centres at Aarhus University such as Centre for Functionally Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN), Interacting Minds Centre (IMC), and Center for Semiotics.

Career

With interdisciplinary training and skills in data analysis, programming, and research, graduates are highly valued in fields such as IT, product design, business analytics, neuroscience, and consumer behaviour.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cognition and Communication

Applied Cognitive Science

Multilevel Statistical Modeling and Machine Learning

Cognitive Neuroscience

The General Linear Model

Perception and action

Bayesian Computational Modeling

Experimental Methods, Statistics, and Programming

Philosophy of Cognitive Science

Internationalisation elective

Social and Cultural Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aarhus, Denmark

Disciplines

Cognitive Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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83

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to be admitted to this master’s degree programme you will need to have:

· A relevant bachelor’s degree

· A certain number of credits within specific subject areas.

· A high level of English proficiency

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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

13000 EUR / year

≈ 13000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Aarhus

Denmark

6639 - 10051 DKK / month

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

Funding

As an applicant from outside the EU/EEA countries, you are automatically considered for the Danish State Scholarship. At our website you can learn more about the scholarship at our website: https://masters.au.dk/scholarships-and-grants

Aarhus University also collaborates with a number of national loan programs including US Loans (for American students) and LPDP (for Indonesian students).

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Aarhus

Funding

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