Master Sciences cognitives at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The Master Sciences cognitives takes a multidisciplinary approach to developing scientific and professional skills in human cognition, preparing students for varied fields that need in-depth knowledge of the mechanisms underlying human cognition, its neuro-anatomical and neuro-functional bases, and methods for investigating it. A common core is offered in M1 and specialisation in M2.

Faculty: Institut de Psychologie de Lyon (IPsyL) | Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Mechanisms of human cognition, its neuro-anatomical and neuro-functional bases and investigation methods, with a common M1 and specialised M2.

Career pathways

Project manager or officer in R&D companies in information processing, communication and cognition (robotics, artificial intelligence, learning, cognitive ergonomics, interfaces); doctorate possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students who completed a licence or equivalent in a cognitive-science-related field, for example Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Psychology, MIASHS, Neurosciences or Language Sciences. M1 applications are made through Mon Master; M2 applications through eCandidat; non-EU applicants resident in a Campus France country apply through Études en France.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for a master's, EU/EEA applicants. Reduced rate 167 EUR in specific cases (double degree, multiple courses, gap year). Apprentices and professionalisation-contract students are exempt (borne by the employer). CVEC is not included Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students for a master's. Reduced rate 2,633 EUR in specific cases. Exemptions apply in specific cases. CVEC is not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS, M1-M2)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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