Master of Science in Cognitive Systems at Ulm University

Ulm University

Germany, Ulm

University Rank:#546

Duration2 year(s)

Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

Master of Science in Cognitive Systems

International students can study the Master of Science in Cognitive Systems at Ulm University on the Ulm campus in Germany. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the Ulm campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on October 1, 2026.

About Master of Science in Cognitive Systems

Our cognitive abilities allow us to do things such as interact with objects and people in our environment and to react flexibly to external influences, to develop creative solutions to problems and to acquire new knowledge. We do this by using different senses, drawing on experiences from similar contexts, and by our ability to learn, reason, and plan actions. Systems that collectively provide such cognitive performance are referred to as cognitive systems. These can be realised in an organism as well as implemented in the form of a technical artifact. We call the latter cognitive technical systems. In order to achieve such functionality, systems shall be equipped with mechanisms that provide capabilities to implement the following: perception and cognition learning and memory planning, decision-making and reasoning interaction In the English-taught Master of Science (MSc) course in Cognitive Systems at Ulm University, the theoretical and empirical basics of such cognitive abilities are presented and models are developed. These models make it possible to investigate and evaluate mechanisms of cognitive systems â€“ both biological and technical. To this end, theoretically grounded concepts and behavioural functions are linked and investigated in psychophysical studies and psychological tests. The results form the basis for the further development of theories and models of cognitive functions as well as for diverse applications. Examples of such applications include new generations of assistance and companion systems, intelligent robots and vehicles, intelligent devices and games, and intelligent cities, with the aim of supporting and improving human performance.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic admission requirements include proof of a Bachelor's degree with examinations in study programmes in psychology, computer science, cognitive science, or any other programme at any higher education institution in Germany or abroad completed with an equivalent degree awarded after a minimum of three years of study and subject to a minimum three-quarter match of the respective study contents. Proof of adequate examination results are either a Bachelor's degree with an overall grade of 2.6 or better or, if the programme has not yet been completed, examination results showing an average of 2.9 or better based on 140 or more ECTS credit points by the application deadline.

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Master of Science in Cognitive Systems

Ulm University

Germany, Ulm