Important information
Please note that not all information is translated. Please refer to the german version for complete information.
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Admission requirements
Prerequisites for the admission to the study course:
• first in Germany recognised university degree that qualifies for a profession of at least six semesters in Psychology or a related subject from a scientific university, where special expertise has been acquired.
• knowledge of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Notes to the required language skills
• Proof of special specialist knowledge in accordance with an aptitude assessment regulation
Aptitude assessment and NC (numerus clausus) selection procedures
The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program. Please note that the deadline for submitting an application may be earlier than the application deadlines for the degree program (see above under application deadlines). The following links will provide you with information on all documents to be submitted within the specified deadline and on the relevant regulations.
- Information and documents to be submitted
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• Basis for the selection procedure: TU Dresden Regulations for Award of Master's degrees [Mastervergabeordnung der TU Dresden]
• Notes, Study Regulations, Selection Regulations and Rules of Procedure for the Aptitude Test [Eignungsfeststellungsordnung] on the homepage of the study course
General information about the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission as well as the threshold values for previous admission cycles can be found here.
A summary in English of the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission can be found here.
German language requirements
International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.
Notes on the application process
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80 % of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. The certification should also contain a preliminary average grade calculated on the basis of completed graded academic work. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
General information about the degree program
The CAN curriculum covers the entire spectrum of cognitive-affective neurosciences. It contains modules for the basics, methods, and applications of cognitive-affective neurosciences and can be supplemented with curricula in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy or Human Performance in Socio-Technical Systems programs. Students can rely on an excellent technical infrastructure, including a research-dedicated 3 Tesla MRI scanner, multiple labs for behavioral experiments, as well as for psychophysiological, biochemical, and immunological research.
The course of study consists of eight mandatory modules, among them Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychobiology, Neurobiology of Individual Differences, and Cognitive Neuroscience Methods, and two mandatory elective modules from Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy or Human Performance in Socio-Technical Systems. Furthermore, students write a master thesis and complete a six-week professional internship.
Study contents
This information is not translated. Please refer to the german version.
Study documents
The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation
The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.
- Study Regulation
- Examination Regulation
- Aptitude Assessment Regulation
- Selection Regulation (AdH)
… you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contacts
Admissions Office
ServiceCenterStudies
Post address:
Technische Universität Dresden
Immatrikulationsamt
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours:
Faculty of Psychology
Academic Advisor
Mr. Prof. Dr. Alexander Strobel
Post address:
TU Dresden
Fakultät Psychologie
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-37000
Office Hours:
Please arrange an appointment or visit us during our office hours.
International Office
International Office
Office address:
Bürogebäude Strehlener Str. (BSS) 22, 6. Etage, Raum 671
Post address:
TU Dresden
International Office
01062 Dresden
- Tel.
- +49 351 463-42000
Office Hours: