The Master's in Mind and Brain at Humboldt University Berlin is a Full Time Master program offered on the Berlin campus in Germany. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on October 1, 2026.

About Master's in Mind and Brain

The research-based Master's programme in "Mind and Brain" is part of the graduate school Berlin School of Mind and Brain. This English-language Master's programme incorporates the innovative research conducted by the Berlin School of Mind and Brain into an interdisciplinary teaching programme. The programme acquaints students with the most up-to-date approaches to and results of neuroscience research as well as their bearing upon the fields of psychology, philosophy, linguistics, neuroscience and cognitive science. Since the main fields of research conducted at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain â€“ such as Decision-Making, Perception, Attention and Consciousness, Language, Brain Plasticity and Lifespan Ontogeny, Brain Disorders and Mental Dysfunction, and Social Cognition â€“ can only be worked on in conjunction with various disciplines, the teaching programme systematically demonstrates how interdisciplinary knowledge can be usefully employed in tackling questions related to specific fields of study. The Mind and Brain Master's programme is an interdisciplinary course which allows students to select the course content by making a choice between two types of degree and three areas of specialisation based on the subjects in which they are interested â€“ e.g., what they studied in their first degree â€“ or their individual career prospects. A special feature of the Master's programme Mind and Brain is that the course may be tailored to result in one of two different types of degree: the "Brain Track" leads to a Master of Science (MSc), the "Mind Track" leads to a Master of Arts (MA). Students must decide upon one of the two tracks (Brain or Mind) at application. Areas of Specialisation In addition to the differentiation between the two degree tracks, there are three different areas of specialisation in the Master's programme in Mind and Brain. The three different areas of specialisation are: 1. Psychology or Neuroscience Students with a particular interest in psychology or neuroscience do two lab rotations in module 13 (see programme outline below) and choose courses relating to topics drawn from psychology or neuroscience (research consolidation) in modules 11 or 12. Cognitive scientists and linguists with more of an interest in psychology or neuroscience may also choose this area of specialisation. This specialisation leads to a Master of Science (MSc) degree (Brain Track). 2. Philosophy Students with a particular interest in philosophy develop two theoretical research projects in module 13 (see programme outline below) and choose courses relating to topics drawn from mind research. Cognitive scientists and linguists with more of an interest in theory may also choose this area of specialisation. This specialisation leads to a Master of Arts (MA) degree (Mind Track). 3. Academic Management Students looking to pursue a career in academic management after the Master's programme complete two professional internships in module 13. This specialisation also leads to a Master of Arts (MA) degree (Mind Track). For this specialisation, good German proficiency (at least C1) is required.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master's in Mind and Brain at Humboldt University Berlin

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, linguistics, biology, cognitive science, or a related subject is required.http://www.mind-and-brain.de/master/admission/

Fee Information

How to Apply

International applicants have to apply online first and then send all of the required documents as hard copies. - Online portal: https://www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-apply/apply-online/ - Postal address: uni-assist e.V. 11507 Berlin Germany For details of the required documents for an application, see: http://www.mind-and-brain.de/master/admission/