What helps us perceive, learn and communicate? The English-taught Brain and Cognition master’s at UPF brings cognitive and brain research together, with an original research project forming part of the experience.
Elementos esenciales del curso
- Institución
- Universidad Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
- País
- España
- Asunto
- Biological sciences, Psychology and social sciences
- Nivel de estudio
- Grado de maestría
- La enseñanza del idioma
- Inglés
- Formato del estudio
- En el campus
- Campus
- Poblenou campus, Barcelona, Spain; UPF Department of Engineering
- Duración
- 1 academic year full time; 2 academic years part time
- Créditos
- 60 ECTS
- Cuotas de matrícula
- 2026–27 total registration: €1,302 for EU citizens or eligible residents in Spain; €5,749.80 for other non-EU students. UPF excludes study-stay status from its resident category. These totals include listed administrative charges; diploma and any foreign-degree assessment charges are additional.
- Ingreso
- September–June teaching calendar. Consult UPF's admissions calendar for the next available round; no next-intake deadline is confirmed here.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-22
Learning with a research community
The programme draws on UPF’s Center for Brain and Cognition, whose interests include computational and cognitive neuroscience, language, vision, perception and development. Students join a research line for their final project.
It could suit someone who enjoys turning a broad question into an experiment or analysis. Explore the research groups before applying and consider which methods you would like to practise. Reading a recent paper can also give you something concrete to discuss with a potential supervisor.
Solicitud
UPF accepts applications from graduates across academic fields. The published requirements include a qualifying university degree, transcript, an English CV, a 600–800-word motivation letter, two recommendations and B2 English evidence or an approved exemption. Research interests and preparation matter when explaining why the course fits your plans.
Timing and budget
The course runs from September to June, with full-time and part-time study options. Check the next application round directly with UPF.
The 2026–27 fee schedule distinguishes EU citizens and eligible Spanish residents from other non-EU students. Add accommodation and everyday expenses separately; our Guía de estudio de Barcelona can help you build a budget around the Poblenou campus.
Sources: programme overview; campus and contacts; admissions; 2026–27 fees. Reviewed 22 October 2026.