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    Neuroscience

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    Rotterdam, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €46,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    11.88%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    25
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Rotterdam, NL. Tuition is €46,000.

    About the program

    The program provides modular teaching in neuroscience topics including neural signaling, brain structure, sensorimotor systems, and complex brain functions, combined with two years of research training on a chosen project culminating in a publishable thesis.

    Focus: research
    Times Higher Education: 52 (Medical and Health)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min internet-based TOEFL with a score of 90 or higher with partial scores of minimally 22; paper-based TOEFL with a score of 575 or higher with partial scores of minimally 57; computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 232 or higher with partial scores of minimally 23
    IELTS
    optional
    Min international English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5 or higher with partial scores of minimally 6.0. One Skill Retake accepted

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year / Zoekjaar visa (Netherlands)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is €46,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam online or in-person?
    Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam take to complete?
    Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 8 (Dutch EC-system) for applied bachelor’s degree (HLO) in Biology or in Life Sciences
    How competitive is Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam?
    Neuroscience at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11.88%.