Connectionists: Study Computational & AI-Centered Cognitive Science in Vienna

[Moritz Grosse-Wentrup]

Do you want to revolutionize how we understand the mind and brain using 
AI, machine learning, and data-driven methods?

The **Middle European interdisciplinary master’s programme in Cognitive 
Science (MEi:CogSci at Univie)** is a two-year, English-taught master 
program at the University of Vienna that combines

- **strong training in quantitative methods** (statistics, programming, 
signal processing, machine learning, AI) and
- **flexible, student-driven specialization in one or more core domains 
of cognitive science** – you choose your focus area(s) from among 
neuroscience, biology, linguistics, anthropology, philosophy, and 
psychology, and can tailor your curriculum accordingly,
- with **early involvement in research** in small, interdisciplinary, 
and international teams.

We are looking for applicants who either

- hold a bachelor degree in one of the core disciplines of cognitive 
science (biology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, 
social and cultural anthropology, cognitive science) and wish to develop 
a strong computational and AI-focused profile,

or

- hold a bachelor degree in a field with a strong background in 
quantitative methods (e.g. mathematics, physics, engineering, or other 
natural sciences) and wish to build on this foundation to master AI 
techniques and apply their knowledge to a domain of cognitive science of 
their choice.

**Key facts for the new cohort (winter term 2026/27):**

- **Application period:** Open now; closes on 7 April
- **Details and online application:** 
https://ssc-phil.univie.ac.at/studien/middle-european-interdisciplinary-masters-programme-in-cognitive-science-meicogsci/ 

- **Start of semester:** 1 October 2026

If you are excited about using AI to push the boundaries of cognitive 
science—and want the freedom to shape your own specialization—we 
encourage you to apply for the MEi:CogSci at Univie cohort starting in the 
winter term 2026/27.

Best regards,
Moritz Grosse-Wentrup
Study Director, MEi:CogSci at Univie
University of Vienna
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