Program Overview
The Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cognitive Neuroscience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cognitive Neuroscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Problem-Based Learning
- Auditory and Higher Order Language Processing
- Perception and Attention
- Advanced Statistics
- Neuroimaging: Functional MRI
- The Cognitive Neuroscience of Sensory and Motor Systems
- Magnetic Brain Stimulation
- Neuroanatomy
- Methods of Deactivation
- Advanced
- Neuroanatomy and Neuroradiology
- Diffusion Weighted Imaging and Fibre Tracking
- Real-Time fMRI and Neurofeedback
- Translational Neuroscience and beyond
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Excellent graduates from a university bachelors programme are admissible to the Research masters programme Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience. Each year, the programme will admit a maximum of 20-25 students to each of the six specialisations.
The Board of Admissions has not set a minimum GPA as an admission requirement. Although your academic record is an important indicator of your suitability for this programme, the Board of Admissions will base its decision on your total application.
All candidates should meet the general requirements:
- bachelor\'s degree
- submit your curriculum vitae,
- write a letter of motivation,
- ask for two references,
- demonstrate proficiency in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,984 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Maastricht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Maastricht University
Maastricht University
Maastricht, Netherlands
Maastricht University(abbreviated asUM;Dutch:Universiteit Maastricht) is apublicresearch universityinMaastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 1976, it is the second youngest of the fourteenDutch universities.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
