M.Sc. German 6 Semesters

Psychologie: Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience

Technische Universität Dresden Dresden, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2030

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

180 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Dresden

Programme Start

winter semester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

German-taught programmes require one of, submitted WITH the application: DSH 2; TestDaF wi...

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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Technische Universität Dresden, an Universitäten in Dresden, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Psychologie: Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience, spanning 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in winter semester. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German — International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

No university-wide IELTS minimum is published; each English-taught Master programme defines its own proof of English (typically CEFR B2). Example from the official pages: Hydro Science and Engineering M.Sc. requires English at B2 level, proven e.g. by Abitur certificate, UNIcert, TOEFL or IELTS; International Relations M.A. requires B2 (e.g. TOEFL iBT, UNIcert II, FCE, or a degree fully taught in English). Applicants must check the specific programme's requirements in the SINS system.

German Language

German-taught programmes require one of, submitted WITH the application: DSH 2; TestDaF with at least 4 in all sections; DSD II; German exam within the assessment test (Feststellungspruefung); Goethe-Institut C2; telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule (very good/good/satisfactory); German Abitur or >= 4 years at a German-speaking school. To be admitted only to the DSH examination instead: C1 certificate, or B2 + evidence of further course up to C1, or DSH 1, or TestDaF 2x3+2x4, or telc C1 Hochschule 'sufficient'. For the preparatory German course (Propaedeutikum) / Studienkolleg: B2 certificate, or B1 (+ current participation certificate of a B2 course), or TestDaF 4x3. Applicants for International Relations (BA+MA), Medicine, Dentistry, Midwifery, Psychology (clinical) M.Sc., Medical Radiation Sciences M.Sc. must already prove sufficient German WITH their application (no DSH-exam route). Without any German skills, direct application is not possible unless applying for an English-taught master.

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Application Periods

Semester

1st April - 31st May

Semester

1st April - 15th July

Semester

1st June - 15th July

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

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 • 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 ...

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Dresden

Subject Groups

Medicine & Health Social Sciences & Psychology

Study Fields

Biologische Psychologie Entwicklungspsychologie Persönlichkeitspsychologie Psychologie

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Technische Universität Dresden welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Psychologie: Cognitive-Affective Neuroscience in Dresden. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 6 semesters (approximately 3 years), totalling 180 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Technische Universität Dresden's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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