Cognitive Science Umeå University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | September | find out | kr304600 in total |
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150
Total fee: SEK 304,600
Course overview
How do we perceive the world? How should we understand memory, language and consciousness? Are human thought processes unique, or can other organisms - maybe even machines - think in ways that is similar to how we do it? You will have the opportunity to probe these questions from the perspective of psychology, linguistics, computer science, philosophy and neuroscience. The program is research connected, but also gives you knowledge and skills that are useful in a variety of non-academic domains.
- Interdisciplinary programme
- Great opportunity to tailor education to your interests
- Strong focus on research
Entry requirements
Eligibility
A Bachelor´s degree of at least 180 credits from an internationally recognized university. 90 ECTS in any Cognitive Science subject, for example Psychology
, Computer Science, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Philosophy. At least 15 ECTS must be clearly connected to the field of cognition. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.
Selection
Academic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
Why study at Umeå University
- World's most satisfied international students (According to the International Student Barometer 2023, wave 2)
- Academic Excellence
- First class facilities
- Breathtaking nature
- Highly international
- City of culture
- Student support
- Accommodation
- Sports minded
- Education in English