Cognitive Sciences
Inspired by international graduate schools, the Cognitive Sciences graduate program brings together the strengths of PSL University at the master's and doctoral levels at the interfaces of the humanities and social sciences, life sciences, engineering, and computer science. By bringing together PSL (ENS-PSL) stakeholders, the Cognitive Sciences graduate program develops a variety of initiatives: training through research and personalized study paths, interdisciplinarity, and the internationalization of curricula and career opportunities. Backed by the best laboratories and teams at PSL University, the graduate programs strengthen the links between master's and doctoral programs and create new opportunities for student and scientific communities.
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Subjects
Perception, attention and consciousness
Language and communication
Social and collective cognition
Decision-making and rationality
PHD Track
PSL PhD tracks | Join outstanding students from around the globe & launch your world-class research career with PSL Graduate program
PSL University's highly selective PhD tracks prepare students for research careers in France or abroad, in academia or industry.
These five-year programs are designed for high-potential students who want to tackle the scientific challenges of tomorrow and prepare their research projects starting at the master's level. Immersed in the ecosystem of excellence of PSL's Life Sciences graduate program (top-level laboratories and academic teams, international partners), successful applicants benefit from a personalized course of study focused on their thesis topic from the first year of their Master's degree.
Why join the PSL PhD track?
- An excellent curriculum (Master's + PhD) accessible in M1
- Funding for the entire duration of your studies (5 years) & a welcome package in year 1
- All courses taught in English
- Close supervision & support for professional integration
- Immersion in a multicultural & cutting-edge scientific environment in the heart of Paris
Choose your Master’s degree and define your academic path
The graduate program offers the following Master’s degrees:
Personalized course offerings
Complementary university-wide courses
Graduate program students at both the Master’s and PhD level have access to university-wide trainings in core competencies, both introductory and advanced, designed to supplement their academic study.
Those complementary university-wide courses, available in all of PSL’s component schools, are eligible for ECTS credit.
Data Science Program
Career opportunities
Trained in and through research, PSL alumni find numerous employment opportunities in the public, private and entrepreneurial sectors as well as in the academic world.
Pursue a PhD
Doctoral research is conducted in a PSL laboratory. Training is conducted in a doctoral school.
Graduate program laboratories
Graduate program doctoral schools
Contact
Graduate Program Director :
Charlotte Jacquemot (ENS - PSL)
Graduate Program Co-directors :
Yves Boubenec (ENS - PSL)
Salvador Mascarenhas (ENS - PSL)
Jean-Baptiste André (ENS - PSL)