Courses are taught in English.
We offer German courses for foreign students, and we offer English courses for anyone who is interested.
Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a German university:
Applicants with international degrees (application via uni-assist):
(For details on the application procedure, please consult our website.)
Studies in the Cognitive Science Master's programme cover multiple aspects of cognition, such as perception, attention, memory, learning, problem-solving, reasoning, emotions and language.
We are concerned with questions related to how these cognitive abilities are realised in biological or in artificial systems and how such systems are organised. In addition, complex information processing systems like teaching systems and spoken language dialogue systems are treated from a design and implementation perspective, including human-computer interface aspects.
Students will choose two specialisation areas from:
The Master's programme amounts to 120 credits according to ECTS, 30 of which are awarded for the Master's thesis. In the second and third semesters, students participate in a one-year study project. The Master's programme is completed with a Master's thesis in the fourth semester.
Of 90 ECTS credits necessary for your Master's examination:
Integrated graduate programme:
Students with outstanding results may be admitted to the PhD programme after their first year in the Master's programme.
One-year study project:
Groups of five to ten students carry out a research project under conditions very much like those of regular research. Project themes cover all cognitive science areas, and there is a focus on interdisciplinary cooperation.
Lab rotation:
Students participate for at least one week in each of the research labs to become familiar with everyday life in the labs.
Joint Cognitive Science Master's degree programme Osnabrück - Trento/Rovereto:
Students from Osnabrück and students from Trento have the opportunity to study at the partner university for two semesters. This exchange will result in a joint Master's degree from both universities providing career opportunities in a united Europe.
Please note: The joint programme is currently not accepting any new students. This situation might change in the future.
Students can take an optional semester or internship abroad.
Each semester, students are required to pay approx. 350 EUR as a semester fee (including free use of regional public transport services).
In order to cover personal expenses during the study programme, we recommend that students budget at least 860 EUR per month for accommodation, living, health insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses.
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in cognitive science (or a comparable degree) in order to study cognitive science in the Master's programme at Osnabrück University.
Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (or comparable degree) in artificial intelligence, biology, computer science, (computational) linguistics, mathematics, neurosciences, philosophy or psychology may be admitted to the Master's programme.
Students are required to have a good command of English from the beginning of their studies in order to understand lectures, participate in discussions and take examinations. Proficiency in English is to be proved through a passed IELTS exam (with at least 5.0 points) or by equivalent certificates of qualification. Written confirmation of eight years of English at school with an average mark of at least 3.0 according to the German marking system (or an equivalent mark) from the two final school years also suffices to meet the requirements.
Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a German university:
Applicants with international degrees (application via uni-assist):
(For details on the application procedure, please consult our website.)
Please submit your online application by 15 June.
Students who have completed their Bachelor's studies may be employed as student assistants.
The accommodation office of the student services ("Studentenwerk") offers modern single rooms in dormitories and also helps students to find private rooms and flats. The rooms must be rented for at least half a year. The cost of a single room in a student dormitory is approx. 180 to 350 EUR per month.
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