Students must meet the following admission requirements : 1. Academic requirements Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree ( wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO ) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years). Please find more information about your admissibility with a non-Dutch degree here . 2. Programme specific requirements An academic Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Medicine or a closely related subject area. You may apply in the final year of your Bachelor’s programme if your degree will be conferred before September 1, when the Master's programme starts. You will also need to provide a provisional record of courses and grades, signed by the university's student administrator. GPA of 8.0 ( Dutch grading system ), or international equivalent thereof, for your academic bachelor's. For a GPA below the equivalent of a Dutch 8.0 but above the equivalent of a Dutch 7.8, the admission board will focus on the grades you obtained for courses in statistics, research methods, and (cognitive) neuroscience, (e.g. cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, biological psychology). Please note admission is not possible if your GPA is below a Dutch 7.8 or its international equivalent. An active interest in research. This will be indicated by your choice of undergraduate courses, which will show a strong presence of science-oriented courses and skill-oriented practical classes. How to demonstrate that you meet the above requirements You are required to indicate in the course description section of the Application Form how you meet the programme specific admission requirements. Whether you meet the admission requirements, is determined by the Admission Board based on your complete application. 3. English-language proficiency requirements You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page . Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the English Language Proficiency test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted.
Please download your Master application file to check which documents are required for this programme. To apply you are required to provide the following documents: Scan of your passport or national ID card (ID for EEA students only) valid at the start date of the programme. Master Application File please download the correct form here . Proof of English language proficiency (if already obtained) upload your proof of English language proficiency or English language test results. Please find the English language requirements here . After having prepared the required documents, please follow the online application procedure .
All students seeking admission to an international Master’s programme with an international degree are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. Only after you have paid this fee will we be able to start the evaluation of your application file. If you are applying for more than one programme, you will only need to pay the application fee once. Your application fee payment is valid for two years. Information on how to apply with an international university degree and deadlines can be found here .
The internationally oriented curriculum is a joint initiative of the sections of Cognitive Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology, who each bring their own expertise in the human quest for understanding ourselves. Its main goal is to give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a professional researcher within the fascinating realm of cognitive neuropsychology.
Our program presents a multitude of challenges and opportunities stemming from its two-fold focus on fundamental and applied research. By building bridges between the lab and the clinic, we aim to put you not just at the frontier of science, but also at the heart of society, empowering you to change the world around you.