Neuro-Cognitive Psychology (NCP) Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Courses are held in English (100%).

The aim of the four-semester study programme MSc in Neuro-Cognitive Psychology (NCP) is to train a select group of about 30 students each year (recruited from around the world) in both methodological and conceptual topics in this neuroscience-oriented discipline of psychology, and to provide an education that competes with the best international programmes.

16 February for the following winter semester

In the first two semesters, students study an optimally structured broad curriculum, learning state-of-the-art basic scientific knowledge. The second part of the programme provides students with the opportunity to specialise and expand their knowledge in particular modules by participating in two research internships and in advanced optional courses on current research topics in the third semester. The fourth semester is set aside for the writing of the Master's thesis.

More detailed information is provided on the NCP website: https://www.lmu.de/psy/de/studium/m.sc.-neuro-cognitive-psychology/

In two research internships, students have the opportunity to bring together their acquired conceptual and methodological/technical knowledge and skills in independent work, under the guidance of their supervisor.

No tuition fees

85 EUR per semester 

Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich range from 800 to 1,000 EUR per month.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in psychology, biology, medicine, or a closely related subject area. Also eligible to apply are students in the final year of their Bachelor's or equivalent degree courses, provided that the degree will be conferred prior to enrolment in this programme in the winter semester (October).
German applicants who do not hold a Bachelor's degree must have successfully completed the "Vordiplom" or "Physikum" examinations in one of the subjects specified above and have completed two semesters of advanced-level courses ("Hauptstudium") by the date of enrolment in this programme.

Applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate English proficiency at level B2 by obtaining acceptable results in an internationally recognised test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, APIEL, CPE) before enrolment (at the latest in October). Proof of higher education in English or residence of a reasonable length in an English-speaking country may also be acceptable upon the decision of the Admissions Committee. Language skills may also be evaluated during the personal interviews of selected candidates.

16 February for the following winter semester

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There are opportunities to supplement your income by working as a student laboratory or research assistant ("Studentische Hilfskraft") on our council-funded research projects. This opportunity is open to all students, although some restrictions apply to students from non-EU countries (who are limited to a total of 120 full days/240 half days of work per year).

The International Office helps visiting academics, PhD students, and postdocs who are travelling to Munich for a set period of time to find accommodation.

For further information, please visit the following link: https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/international-office/index.html.

Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and reasonably priced at 400-600 EUR per month if located in central parts of Munich.