Overview

About the program

The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) has a tradition of excellence in quantitative approaches to understanding the brain, perception, cognition, and behavior. The department maintains its historic strengths in mathematical psychology, and has expanded to include computational approaches to studying cognition.

The department has also grown a strong and broad research program and graduate concentration in cognitive neuroscience, with expertise ranging from language and memory to brain-computer interfaces. The department continues to specialize in vision and auditory research, and has newer research areas in the language sciences, cognitive development, and cognitive robotics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cognitive and Brain Sciences: Topics in Perception
Cognitive and Brain Sciences: Topics in Cognition
Cognitive and Brain Sciences: Topics in Learning and Development
Statistical Models for Cognitive Sciences
Bayesian Cognitive Modeling
Neural Networks and Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

CV/Resume
Statement of Purpose - Please prepare a statement focusing on your academic/research background and interests.
Personal Statement – Please prepare a statement focusing on your personal background, including any familial, cultural, or social experiences relevant to your academic journey.
Official Transcripts
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37217 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37217 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year

Living costs

Irvine

United States

1560 - 2585 USD / month

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