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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting September 2027
- Apply before Feb 2027

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Cognitive Science

Overview

The doctoral Brain, Cognition and Behaviour programme at University of Barcelona is designed to be rigorous, collaborative and cross-disciplinary.

Features

The main aim is to promote understanding of neural, computational, cognitive and personality processes through multiple levels of analysis, while also training students in transferable interdisciplinary research skills.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Organizational and social behaviour
Development and ageing
Cognitive, computational and neural function
Emerging methods and technologies in cognitive neuroscience
Personality, crime and clinical intervention

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must have completed 20 ECTS credits for research and have obtained the Spanish advanced studies diploma (Diploma de Estudios Avanzados, DEA). Candidates from education systems outside the EHEA must demonstrate that they have acquired similar research experience, for example, through the completion of a research-based master's degree dissertation.
Candidates must provide official certification of English language proficiency at level B1, or preferably level B2 or higher.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International — Non-residents: 870 AUD / year (≈ 540 EUR / year)
EU/EEA — EU/EEA Nationals: 870 AUD / year (≈ 540 EUR / year)

Living costs

Barcelona, Spain: 1,241-2,192 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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