Apply for a MSc Programme

The Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences Master's programme has a selection procedure. This means that an applicant must both meet the admission requirements and successfully complete a selection procedure in order to be admitted to the programme.

Previous education

A Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences, (Molecular) Biology, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology or related programmes. The Admissions Board determines whether the content of the previous degree programme meets the admission requirements.

Only students with the relevant and appropriate background (degree, course work, and practical experiences) will be considered for admission. Priority for admission is determined by GPA (especially in relevant courses). Additional consideration is then given to motivation, diversity, and international experiences.

For a selective programme like this, applicants are also checked for their academic performance and motivation. These will be assessed on the basis of your application file.

For detailed information on how the selection procedure is performed, please check the official documentation (Teaching and Exam Regulation, (Appendix VI - Admission to the degree programme (art. 2.1A.1 + art. 2.1B.1)

This Master’s programme does NOT have a Numerus Fixus or limited intake: this means that every applicant fulfilling the admission & selection requirements will be admitted to the programme.

The Master's degree programme does not offer a Pre-master's programme.

Please register in Studielink for the Master’s programme (including the master track if available). Please make sure you meet the payment obligations before the starting date (single payment or in instalments).

To file an application for admission to the Master's degree programme, you need to upload the following documents in the application process which is described below.

Please note; the documents should be subitted as PDF-files and in English. Other formats and languages will not be taken into consideration!
The maximum file-size is 5 MB. If it is not possible to crop your PDF file to < 5 MB, please contact us.

1. Curriculum Vitae.
2. Official transcript of records.
3. A copy of your Bachelor's degree, or if you have not obtained your degree yet, a document containing a description + planning of the remaining course units in your programme.
4. The completely filled-in checklist for the selective programme Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences.

After the admissions board has assessed your admission request you will receive an (conditional) admission letter within six weeks.

When you have not yet obtained your bachelor's degree you will receive a conditional admission letter.

After you have submitted your admission request the admissions board will assess your file. You will receive an admission decision letter within six weeks. When the board has determined that your educational background or allignment with the Master's degree programme is insufficient you wil receive a rejection letter.

If you disagree with a decision, you can lodge a complaint, objection or appeal. Complaints, objections and appeals can be submitted to the Central Portal for the Legal Protection of Student Rights (CLRS).