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33 PhD programmes in Cognitive Science in Europe

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Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

Our Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience researchers at Brunel University of London create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,864/yr

Ageing and Dementia Studies

The PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies programme at Bangor University  is embedded in the ‘Ageing & Dementia@Bangor’/DSDC which has a particular focus on resilience and the importance of evaluating and developing health and social care in ageing as well as dementia. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,834/yr
IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca4,5(6)
Lucca, Italy

Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences (CCSN)

The Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences (CCSN) Program at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is organized into a single training curriculum but is characterized by the significant interdisciplinary nature of its approach.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Barcelona4,0(120)
Barcelona, Spain Top 1% in Worldwide

Brain, Cognition and Behaviour

What neural and computational substrates underlie cognition and behaviour? The teaching staff of the doctoral programme in Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at University of Barcelona use a variety of theoretical, experimental and methodological approaches to address this fundamental question in psychology.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$617/yr
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)4,3(58)
Delft, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cognitive Robotics

Cognitive robotics is about developing intelligence in robots. The Cognitive Robotics research group at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) focuses primarily on how robots can best plan and carry out their subsequent actions, so three cognitive aspects come into play: perception, thinking and acting.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,141/yr
The Open University UK4,2(163)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Philosophy of Mind and Language

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the field of Philosophy of Mind and Language.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,839/yr
TU Dresden4,1(23)
Dresden, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Volition and Cognitive Control

The Volition and Cognitive Control research group at TU Dresden combines expertise from experimental psychology, cognitive-affective neuroscience and neuroimaging, clinical psychology, psychiatry and neurology to investigate mechanisms, modulators, and dysfunctions of volitional control on psychological and neural levels of analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University School for Advanced Studies Pavia (IUSS)4,3(10)
Pavia, Italy

Cognitive Brain Sciences

The University School for Advanced Studies Pavia (IUSS) offers a cutting-edge doctoral degree in Cognitive Brain Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Central European University (CEU)4,4(31)
Vienna, Austria Top 7% in Worldwide

Cognitive Science

The program in Cognitive Science at Central European University (CEU) offers specialization in the fields of social cognition, cognitive development, and formal and biological models of perception and learning.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$17,130/yr
University of Padua4,2(493)
Padova, Italy Top 1% in Worldwide

Brain, Mind and Computer Science

This PhD Brain, Mind and Computer Science program at University of Padua, developing for 3 years, offers ad hoc courses taught by the Faculty Board and by Italian or foreign experts. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,369/yr
University of Essex4,1(91)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Integrated)

The Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Integrated) program from University of Essex provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$31,313/yr
University College Dublin4,3(155)
Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Cognitive Science

University College Dublin offers a Thematic PhD programme in Cognitive Science. This is a structured PhD programme, incorporating taught modules in the first year, followed by production of a standard PhD thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$15,680/yr
Leipzig University3,9(38)
Leipzig, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide

Brain Dynamics

Become a member of the ever-growing neuroscientific community in Leipzig with this Brain Dynamics research programme at Leipzig University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(63)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Cognition and Communication

The department of applied IT at the University of Gothenburg conducts foundational and applied research on questions concerning human Cognition and Communication – at the individual, group and organisational levels.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Groningen4,2(111)
Groningen, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences

The Research School of Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences (BCN) is a multi-disciplinary research school within the University of Groningen. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Dundee4,1(66)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency

The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency project at University of Dundee will aim to answer the question of why some individuals have better speech comprehension skills or are more musical than others. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,079/yr
Abertay University3,9(83)
Dundee, United Kingdom

Developmental Psychology and Language Learning

Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This PhD in Developmental Psychology and Language Learning is offered at Abertay University.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$18,224/yr
University of Trento4,0(109)
Trento, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Cognitive and Brain Sciences

The PhD in Cognitive and Brain Sciences at University of Trento is promoted by CIMeC, the Interdepartmental Mind/Brain Center of UniTrento. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Ecole Centrale de Lyon3,9(7)
Écully, France Top 6% in Worldwide

Neurosciences and Cognition

The Neurosciences and Cognition doctoral program at Ecole Centrale de Lyon provides the opportunity to pursue advanced studies in the field of neurosciences and cognition within a highly regarded academic environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Sussex4,0(62)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Cognitive Science

Are you interested in the nature of cognition, be it natural or artificial? This Cognitive Science research programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$36,184/yr

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