Courses are held in English (100%).
30 April (all international students), 31 August (for German students "Bildungsinländer") for the following winter semester
The Master's programme focuses on conveying in-depth, research-orientated knowledge in the field of Cognitive Science. Social Sciences and Psychology are combined with IT, Linguistics, and Biology/Neuroscience to create a broader field of science from which cognitive science qualifications are acquired. The combination of those separate fields gives us the ability to precisely use the knowledge already acquired within those sciences to further examine aspects of humans, technology, economy, organisation, communication, and social behaviour, which are all interconnected.
Central disciplines of this programme are:
The study programme starts with the introduction module in the first semester. After this, students should choose three specialisations from five possible areas:
The final part of the programme is the internship followed by the Master's thesis.
The Master's programme in Cognitive Science contains a six-week internship and three laboratory courses providing hands-on training.
Social fee:
RPTU Kaiserslautern: 285 EUR per semester (includes free transport in the RPTU surroundings, free university sports courses etc.)
Assessment fee:
RPTU Kaiserslautern: 60 EUR (single payment for verification of foreign certificates)
Recommended:
German language & Orientation Course for international students: 750 EUR
Monthly cost of living: RPTU in Kaiserslautern: approx. 850 EUR (including accommodation, health insurance, food, Internet, phone, etc.)
For more information:
https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students/why-kaiserslautern/fees-living-expenses
https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students-rptu-in-landau/why-rptu-landau
Complete information about prerequisites and the application procedure can be found at the following links:
https://sowi.rptu.de/en/studium/uebersicht-und-studienangebote/cognitive-science
English language proficiency:
TOEFL test: 550 points (paper-based) / 213 points (computer-based) / 80 points (Internet-based) and/or IELTS: 6.0 points
Alternatively, proof that English was the language of instruction during the first degree
No proof of German language proficiency is necessary at the time of application.
30 April (all international students), 31 August (for German students "Bildungsinländer") for the following winter semester
Online application platform: https://applymsc.sowi.uni-kl.de/
Further information:
https://rptu.de/international/master/prospective-students/master-programs/master-programs-in-english
Student assistant jobs are available on a competitive basis at the university and its departments, at the affiliated research institutes of the Science & Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern (including DFKI, Max Planck, Fraunhofer, etc.) or at nearby industry companies (John Deere, Daimler, BASF, etc.).
Excellent students have good chances to find jobs in research projects, but these are not usually granted in advance.
International Affairs RPTU supports international students in finding student jobs and in deepening their professional networks, e.g. by organising networking dialogues with executives from science and industry as informal career meetings.
RPTU Kaiserslautern:
The majority of our students live in residence halls located on or close to campus. The "Studierendenwerk" operates several large halls of residence in Kaiserslautern. Students submit housing applications directly to the Studierendenwerk. For international Master's or PhD students, International Affairs RPTU aims to arrange accommodation in these residence halls or in private accommodation within its pre-arrival service. The halls of residence have modern single, double or shared apartments with kitchenette, bathroom/WC, and modern facilities as well as Internet access.
• Fully-furnished: kitchenette (no plates & pots, etc.), bed & mattress (no blankets & pillows), wardrobe, shelf, table, chair (no computer)
• Rent: approx. 350 EUR
Since accommodation is not automatically guaranteed with admission, a request for accommodation to ISGS is advisable.
Optional: To help international students get started in Kaiserslautern, the "Studierendenwerk" offers a starter package for the apartment. This package can be purchased for 95 EUR: https://www.studierendenwerk-kaiserslautern.de/en/housing/international.
More information: www.uni-kl.de/international/master/prospective-students/travel-accommodation/accommodation/
International Affairs RPTU supports international students in finding (student) jobs and in deepening their professional networks, e.g. by organising networking dialogues with executives from science and industry as informal career meetings.
Furthermore, we set up interdisciplinary workshops, seminars and info sessions focusing on skills and competences needed to integrate into German (business) culture.
More information: https://rptu.de/international/master/current-students/enhance-your-degree
International Affairs RPTU supports international students in every phase of their stay.
Before your arrival: Effective pre-arrival communication helps you to manage application, visa, residence permit, and housing affairs.
Once you are here: As a warm-up to your studies, we offer an orientation course that combines German language training with administrative support (finding accommodation, registration process, visa, health insurance, rental contracts, etc.) and a cultural and social component including individual guidance in the first days, a campus & city tour, excursions, info sessions, social events, e.g. a welcome party, and more.
During your studies: We provide you with continuing support and accompany you on your way until graduation and entry to the German job market.
More information: https://rptu.de/international
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