Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Cognitive Sciences in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
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Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Cognitive Sciences Department provides a Ph.D. program designed to equip students for academic, industrial, and governmental research and teaching roles. Recognized globally as a premier hub for mathematically focused cognitive science research, the program emphasizes cutting-edge experimental and theoretical approaches to studying the human mind and brain. Students gain practical research experience while developing advanced mathematical and computational expertise. The program features three specialized tracks: Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Statistics, each culminating in a unique Master's degree.
Faculty members include two National Academy of Sciences members, with many holding editorial positions in top journals, leadership roles in international societies, and advisory positions at the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. The department maintains strong interdisciplinary ties through joint appointments and research partnerships with Biomedical Engineering, Logic and Philosophy of Science, Computer Science, Neurobiology and Behavior, and Statistics. Numerous faculty also contribute to UCI research centers like the Institute for Mathematical Behavioral Sciences, Data Science Institute, Facility for Imaging and Brain Research (FIBRE), Center for Hearing Research, and Center for Neurobiology of Learning and Memory.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
All applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
- Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
TOEFL Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:
- On the TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
- For the paper-based test, a minimum score of 550
IELTS Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:
- An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
- Applicants who qualify for admission by the above criteria, and also achieve a score of 8 or higher on the Speaking module may be eligible to serve as a Teaching Assistant.
Tuition
USD
26,802