Master in Neuroscience (Neurasmus)
Bordeaux, France
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
20 Feb 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 01 Dec 2025 for scholarship applicants
** for non-EU citizens | 4500 EUR for EU citizens
The Neurasmus Master’s program is a unique educational journey designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in neuroscience. This two-year program, taught in English, provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding brain function in both health and disease.
As a Neurasmate, you will benefit from a world-class curriculum delivered by prestigious European universities, access to cutting-edge research facilities, and the opportunity to engage in meaningful international mobility. Our program is not just about gaining academic expertise; it’s about building a global network, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of neuroscience.
Explore the unique academic opportunities available at each partner university:
- Galway, Specialization in Neuropharmacology
- Berlin, Specialization in Clinical & translational Neurocscience
- Bordeaux, Specialization in Neurocircuits
- Coimbra, Specialization in Molecular & Cellular Neurobiology
- Göttingen, Specialization in Imaging Neurophysiology
- Québec, Specialization in Neuroprotection
Neurasmus offers a structured yet flexible framework that combines foundational knowledge with advanced research opportunities. The program emphasizes international mobility, ensuring students benefit from diverse academic environments and cutting-edge research facilities. Below is the detailed program content:
- Semester 1: Foundational coursework in neuroscience principles.
- Semester 2, First Specialization: Advanced courses and the beginning of lab rotations.
- Semester 3, Second Specialization: Specialized courses, intensive research training, and internships.
- Semester 4: Master’s thesis and independent research on a chosen topic.
- Gain a multicultural perspective by studying at a minimum of two partner universities.
- Benefit from the academic expertise and state-of-the-art research facilities of each institution.
- Tailor your mobility to match your academic goals and research interests.
Information about the 2026 Neurasmus scholarship is now available!
For the edition 2026-2028, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD) scholarships are offered to Partner country applicants (PaC) and to Programme country applicants (PrC).
Are you a “PaC” or “PrC” scholarship applicant?
Students with a double nationality (of a Partner and of a Programme Country) must specify their nationality under which they submit their scholarship application.
Available scholarships: EMJMD Student scholarships
Scholarships are open to higher education students from all over the world.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarships will be offered to the most appropriate candidates according to: the selection ranking AND the nationality rules set by the European Agency.
- Candidates should be fully aware of the financial costs of the programme, as at the time of the application there is no guarantee that they will be awarded an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates can apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees scholarship to the Erasmus + Key Action1 programme (EMJMD) of their choice, but:
- Students who have already obtained an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD) scholarship or are former Erasmus Mundus Master/Doctoral Course scholarship holders are not eligible for an additional scholarship under the EMMC.
- Students benefiting from an EMMC scholarship cannot benefit from another EU grant while pursuing their EMMC studies.
- EMJMD students’ scholarships are awarded exclusively for full-time enrolment in one of the course editions.
- Nationality rule: no more than three of the students selected for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees scholarship should have the same nationality.
- Scholarship holders spending part of the EMJMD course in their country of residence are not entitled to benefit from the monthly subsistence allowance for this period.
Partner country EMJMD Student Scholarship
Eligible candidates: Any third-country candidate who is not listed in the Programme country category.
Programme country EMJMD Student Scholarship
Eligible candidates:
- Students whose citizenship is one of the 28 EU Member States: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, UK, Sweden, Bulgaria, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Croatia.
- Students whose citizenship is one of the following countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYRoM).
What does the scholarship cover?
Your monthly allowance is intended to cover all living expenses, including accommodation, travel to and from your country of residence at the start of each academic year, and daily costs such as books and stationery, food, and local travel expenses. About 1,400€/month.
Participation costs are paid directly to the Neurasmus Coordination Office. These funds cover tuition fees at each partner university, contribute to the coordination and management of the programme, and support joint activities such as Orientation Weeks and the annual Neurasmus Summer School. About 4,500€/semester.