Overview

Program Objectives

Tufts University has built up a world-renowned faculty in Cognitive Science, some of whom have been prominent since the beginnings of the field.

The joint PhD program has particular interdisciplinary strength in the area of human language, including theoretical linguistics, psycho- and neurolinguistics, reading and dyslexia, and computational linguistics, and it offers considerable expertise as well in other traditional subareas of cognitive science including animal cognition, human memory, behavioral/cognitive/affective neuroscience, cognitive modeling, robotics, and human computer interaction.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Models in Cognitive Science
Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience
Cognition and Behavior
Cognitive Science of Language and Communication
The Predictive Mind
Computer Programming in Psychology
Ethics for AI, Robotics and Human Interaction
Human-Robot Interaction
EXM Experimental Methods for Computer Scientists

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable
Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation
GRE General Test scores: Not required for applicants applying to Psychology: Cognitive Science, Child Study and Human Development: Cognitive Science, and Education: Cognitive Science.
If you are applying to the Computer Science: Cognitive Science program, GREs are waived for those who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10148 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10148 USD / year

≈ 10148 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10148 USD / year

≈ 10148 USD / year

Additional Details

The tuition for PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is fully covered by Tufts tuition scholarships.

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 USD / month

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Delivered

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