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IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca - Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca
PhD in Cognitive and Cultural Systems
- Lucca, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. Program in Cognitive and Cultural Systems unites disciplines that have been carefully selected for their ability to provide the necessary cultural, methodological, and instrumental know-how for the analysis of complex social, cognitive, psychological, and cultural systems. It is truly a unique Ph.D. Program thanks to its common topics of study that consist of cognitive, cultural, and social systems.


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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Ph.D. in Brain Sciences
- Jerusalem, Israel
PhD
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
English
A global leader in computational neuroscience, the Center boasts one of the widest, most diverse academic programs in the field. Our five-year Ph.D. program provides the most promising graduate students with the theoretical and experimental tools required to achieve true interdisciplinary research capabilities. This wide, solid base will allow you to understand how the nervous system efficiently performs a wide variety of functions, including perception and action, learning and memory, thought, and creativity.


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Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Ph.D. in Cognitive Science
- Rochester, USA
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
RIT’s cognitive science Ph.D. provides an interdisciplinary study of the human mind that combines insights from psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, augmented reality, and philosophy. Students in the Ph.D. in cognitive science conduct research on human perception, cognition, action, and language with a focus on the representation and processing of information within biological and computational frameworks.


Central European University (CEU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Science
- Vienna, Austria
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Doctor of Philosophy in Cognitive Science The Department of Cognitive Science offers a PhD program in Cognitive Science. This research-based, interdisciplinary program offers specialization in the fields of social cognition, cognitive development, and formal and biological models of perception and learning. Students may take courses in cognitive psychology, philosophy of mind, cognitive anthropology, visual perception and computational modelling.


University of Colorado Boulder
Cognitive Science, PhD
- Boulder, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cognitive Science program is designed to give students a deep understanding of how the mind works, combining insights from psychology, neuroscience, computer science,...
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University of California - San Diego
Cognitive Science, PhD
- Irvine, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Cognitive Science prioritizes a comprehensive and flexible application process. Applicants are encouraged to submit all necessary documents, including transcripts, test scores, lett...


Brown University
PhD in Cognitive Science
- College Hill, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Cognitive Science offers students a flexible and interdisciplinary path to explore the mind, brain, and behavior. It combines coursework, research, and a strong emphasis on independ...


University of Minnesota
Cognitive Science Ph.D.
- Minneapolis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Cognitive Science Ph.D. program is an interdisciplinary initiative designed to investigate the nature of cognition through a combination of psychology, neuroscience, computer science, philosophy, ...


Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Cognitive Science Ph.D.
- Troy, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Cognitive Science Ph.D. program offers a comprehensive study of how humans think, learn, and communicate. It brings together knowledge from psychology, computer science, neuroscience, philosophy, ...


Drexel University
Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences (PhD)
- Philadelphia, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences PhD program offers a focused path for students interested in understanding how the brain supports mind and behavior. The program emphasizes research in areas l...


Drexel University
Psychology: Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences (PhD)
- Philadelphia, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Psychology: Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences focuses on understanding how the brain supports cognition and behavior. Students explore research methods, neuropsychology, and cogn...


International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA)
PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Trieste, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience at SISSA aims at providing students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for conducting cutting-edge research in the field, covering topics as diverse as perception, language, memory, action, and social behavior.


PTIQ Jakarta
OCTOR OF QUR'AN SCIENCE AND TAFSIR
- South Jakarta, Indonesia
PhD
Indonesian
MISSION: Organizing research-based doctoral program education with mastery of the knowledge of the Koran and interpretation which is integrated with the social sciences Carry out research and community service in the field of developing the science of the Qur'an and interpretation in an integrated and sustainable manner Developing national and international cooperation in the implementation of education, research, scientific publications, and other academic activities in the field of the science of the Qur'an and exegesis
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Learn more about Cognitive Science PhD degree programs
Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary field that explores the mind and intelligence, combining psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, philosophy, and computer science. At the PhD level, this program allows you to conduct original research, contributing to theories and methodologies that shape our understanding of cognition.
As a student in a PhD program in Cognitive Science, you’ll engage in advanced coursework covering topics like neural mechanisms of learning, cognitive modeling, and language processing. You’ll develop specific skills such as designing experimental studies, analyzing complex data sets, and programming cognitive simulations. This rigorous academic environment fosters independence and critical thinking as students explore innovative approaches to understanding mental processes.
Graduates typically pursue careers in academia, research institutions, or industries that apply cognitive science principles, including artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and educational technology. The focus on empirical research and theoretical development prepares you to tackle pressing questions about cognition and behavior in a variety of professional settings.