AmsResearch Master of Science in Brain and Cognitive SciencesUniversity of Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Apr 30, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation letter

Self-written motivation letter in English (often max. 500 words; confirm exact limit on programme page).

Degree certificate or graduation statement

Copy of Bachelor diploma/certificate or official graduation statement; translations as required.

Official transcript(s)

Bachelor transcript in Dutch, English, German, or French and original language; include current-year course list if still studying.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Solid basis in cognition and/or neuroscience with strong empirical-research preparation; other Bachelor's may be admitted with adequate neuroscience/cognitive background. Competitive research-master selection (sources often cite Dutch GPA ~7.5/10 as a selection signal—confirm on current admissions materials).
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Coursework and research readiness in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or adjacent quantitative/empirical fields.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (6.5 each component); Faculty of Science requirement for this programme. Exemptions may apply for prior English-medium study in designated countries.
TOEFL: 100 overall (L22, R24, S25, W24); TOEFL iBT 0–120 scale. Faculty of Science requirement for this programme. Home Edition / MyBest not accepted.

Historical admission data is not published.