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MA/MS in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Groningen, Groningen, NetherlandsWorld Rank #99

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At Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands, MA/MS in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience is offered as a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year. It carries 60.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,200 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students). The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies
Duration: 1 year
Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)
Language: English
Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year
International tuition: EUR 22,200 / year
Next intake: Feb 2027 · Feb 01, 2027

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

In the Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (ACN) master, you will gain knowledge and skills that will allow you to work as a researcher in academia or in a company. Your knowledge and skills can be used to address fundamental or applied research questions, help in prevent cognitive errors and improve human functioning.

Graduating from ACN equips you with in-demand skills for both academia and business. For example, you will be able to:

Would you like to learn how to make ads more effective and memorable? Or what helpful information pupil size gives us, for instance when someone is driving or operating a machine? Or how a computational model of memory can be used to develop an app to study more efficiently?

  • analyze human data as a data scientist or analyst
  • measure and enhance marketing effectiveness
  • design, implement, and test human-friendly systems
  • evaluate and improve traffic safety

And, most importantly, you will gain a deeper understanding of the human mind.

Interested? Check out the information events or contact our study advisor.

Upcoming Intakes

Feb 2027 · Starts Feb 01, 2027 · Deadline Nov 15, 2026
Sep 2027 · Starts Sep 01, 2027 · Deadline May 01, 2027

About Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience award?

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does MA/MS in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience cost?

Tuition for international students is EUR 22,200 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).

What language is MA/MS in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

When does MA/MS in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience start?

The next intake is Feb 2027, starting February 1, 2027.

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