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Master Cognitive Science (CogMaster) at Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres)

Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres), France

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master in cognitive science run by ENS-PSL and co-accredited with EHESS, taught entirely in English and open to students from science or humanities backgrounds; around one third of each cohort are international students.

Faculty: ENS - PSL / EHESS  |  Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Courses cover cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, computational cognitive science, artificial intelligence, experimental cognitive psychology, psychophysics, philosophy of mind, quantitative social science, evolutionary psychology and linguistics, and applications such as education and cognition, behavioural public policy and cognitive engineering.

Career pathways

Doctoral studies in France and abroad, or professional careers in government or the private sector in applied cognitive science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to students with a bachelor's degree from science or humanities; Master 1 only, online application with CV, cover letter, transcripts and at least one recommendation letter plus interview (14 January to 24 February 2027); no official English test required; applicants are encouraged to also apply for the ENS (Normalien) double degree and grant.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). French and EU students, set by ministerial decree. CVEC (EUR 105) not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Non-EU students not benefiting from an exemption, set by ministerial decree. CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2)

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