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Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Science at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary certificate on the study of the mind, drawing on computer science, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy, anthropology and biology.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Six Cognitive Science courses, four outside the home department (COG_SCI 401-0 Mind and Brain strongly recommended), plus participation in tutorials, the colloquium series and an annual research presentation event.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to enrolled PhD students of The Graduate School with the permission of their programme.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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