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Master Ethologie et cognition comparées (ECC) at Université de Toulouse (Paul Sabatier)

Université de Toulouse (Paul Sabatier), France

Programme overview

Work-study capable master's track on behaviour and animal and human cognition at individual or collective level, offering integrated fundamental training on the mechanisms and development of behaviour and cognitive functioning, with physiological, ecological and cognitive bases.

Faculty: Faculté sciences et ingénierie  |  Department: Master mention Neurosciences  |  Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2)  |  Study mode: full-time or work-study (alternance) (taught in French)  |  Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Ethology and comparative cognition.

Career pathways

Animal health; journalism and media information; secondary-school teaching.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Recommended: licence in Biology-Environment-Neurosciences (Biology track) and related licences. The application file includes a detailed CV with grades and rankings, and internships completed.

Domestic applicants: EUR 254 a year (2025-2026). National registration fee for a master-cycle diploma (students under articles 3 and 6 of the arrete of 19 April 2019); CVEC student contribution not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,941 a year (2025-2026). Rate for international-mobility students (article 8) on a master-cycle diploma; the university notes a partial exemption for non-EU students from 2026 is pending; CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2)

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