Neurobiology (specialisation)

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Physics, Biology, Medicine, Mathematics, Behavioural Sciences, Artificial Intelligence or a related discipline

The graduation date of the last attained Bachelor’s degree relevant for this programme must be within five years of applying to the programme.

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.

Specialisation specific requirements

For the specialisation in Brain Networks and Neuronal Communication, students with a background in artificial intelligence or natural sciences can apply. Specifically, we require demonstrable knowledge in the following domains:

1. Mathematics
2. Electromagnetism and calculus-based introductory physics
3. Neuroscience
4. Artifcial intelligence (e.g., robotica, computational modelling)

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Master's specialisation in Neurobiology crosses the boundaries of multiple subfields of biology, life sciences, medicine and behavioural sciences. You'll study the brain across spatial scales, from molecule to whole human brains. A large part of the programme consists of two research internships that can be performed at Donders Institute, focusing on neuroscience. As neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field, you will become acquainted with other disciplines next to medical biology. This will help you to develop the common ground that is necessary to communicate in a multi-faceted (research) team.

What will you learn?

• Gain a broad background and understanding of anatomical and neurophysiological aspects of networks in the human brain
• Learn techniques for modeling and computational analysis of brain networks
• Explore functions such as perception, attention, memory, language and planning
• Get valuable experience in designing, conducting and presenting your own research

Career prospects

With a multidisciplinary and forward-looking education at the cutting-edge of modern neurobiology, graduates have a wide range of options with positions in fundamental or translational research in various fields of neuroscience, positions in pharmaceutical or biomedical industry and positions in science management, policy, advisement, and communication. Several of our graduates chose the entrepreneurial path, bringing their knowledge into the market. It is possible to apply for a PhD position at Radboud University or elsewhere. Many of our students successfully secured PhD positions.

If you have any questions, email us here: study-information@ru.nl

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Information for international students

Application deadlines

Non-EU/EEA students

• The deadline for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship is 31 January prior to the September intake. For the requirements and selection procedure for scholarships, please check our scholarship overview.
• The deadline for those not applying for a scholarship is 1 April for non-EU/EEA nationals for the September 2026 intake. You can apply for the September 2026 intake from 1 October 2025.

EU/EEA students

• The application deadline for EU/EEA students with housing assistance for the September 2026 intake is 1 May, and the deadline without housing assistance is 1 July. You can apply from 1 October onward for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The application deadlines for Master’s starting in February are 1 November for non-EU/EEA citizens and 1 December for EU/EEA citizens.

Fees and funding

Radboud University offers 3 different scholarships that are open to prospective Master's students from non-EU/EEA countries and who want to follow an English-taught Master's programme.

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.

NL Scholarship (for prospective students)

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.