Study Computational & AI-Centered Cognitive Science in Vienna

[Moritz Grosse-Wentrup]

Do you want to revolutionize how we understand the mind and brain using
AI, machine learning, and data-driven methods?

The **Middle European interdisciplinary master’s programme in Cognitive
Science (MEi:CogSci@Univie)** is a two-year, English-taught master
program at the University of Vienna that combines

- **strong training in quantitative methods** (statistics, programming,
signal processing, machine learning, AI) and
- **flexible, student-driven specialization in one or more core domains
of cognitive science** - you choose your focus area(s) from among
neuroscience, biology, linguistics, anthropology, philosophy, and
psychology, and can tailor your curriculum accordingly,
- with **early involvement in research** in small, interdisciplinary,
and international teams.

We are looking for applicants who either

- hold a bachelor degree in one of the core disciplines of cognitive
science (biology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, psychology,
social and cultural anthropology, cognitive science) and wish to develop
a strong computational and AI-focused profile,

or

- hold a bachelor degree in a field with a strong background in
quantitative methods (e.g. mathematics, physics, engineering, or other
natural sciences) and wish to build on this foundation to master AI
techniques and apply their knowledge to a domain of cognitive science of
their choice.

**Key facts for the new cohort (winter term 2026/27):**

- **Application period:** Open now; closes on 7 April
- **Details and online application:**
https://ssc-phil.univie.ac.at/studien/middle-european-interdisciplinary-masters-programme-in-cognitive-science-meicogsci/

- **Start of semester:** 1 October 2026

If you are excited about using AI to push the boundaries of cognitive
science - and want the freedom to shape your own specialization - we
encourage you to apply for the MEi:CogSci@Univie cohort starting in the
winter term 2026/27.

Best regards,
Moritz Grosse-Wentrup
Study Director MEi:CogSci@Univie
University of Vienna