Program Introduction
UC Berkeley's Undergraduate Cognitive Science program is an innovative curriculum that explores the human mind, intelligence, and learning processes from a multidisciplinary perspective. The program provides a unique academic approach by integrating psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, and philosophy to understand the complex mechanisms of human cognition. As a core STEM program, students develop the ability to deeply research cognitive processes in humans and machines, conducting innovative research in advanced fields such as artificial intelligence, language processing, and cognitive robotics. The program equips students with integrative thinking skills to analyze cognitive phenomena from scientific, philosophical, and technological perspectives.
- Language of InstructionEnglish
- Program Length48 months
- Teaching MethodsOffline
- Basic Science and Methodology Courses: Cognitive Psychology, Statistics, Research Methodology, Programming - Core Cognitive Science Courses: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, Language Cognition, Perception Theory - Interdisciplinary Specialized Courses: Cognitive Robotics, Natural Language Processing, Decision Science, Mind and Brain Studies - Practical and Research Track: Cognitive Experiment Design, Data Analysis, Research Internships, Capstone Projects
AI Research Engineer
$80,000 - $130,000
User Experience (UX) Researcher
$70,000 - $120,000
Cognitive Science Researcher
$65,000 - $110,000
Cognitive Technology Consultant
$75,000 - $125,000
| Intakes | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | 2024-11-30 |
Admission Requirement
- GPA3.5
- SATNo Min Score
- ACTNo Min Score
90
7.0
- Online ApplicationRequired
- Official High School TranscriptRequired
- SAT/ACTRequired
- Letters of RecommendationRequired
- Personal StatementRequired
- Proof of Participation in Science Competitions or Research ProjectsOptional
Fees and Funding
$54,708/Year
$22,398/Year
$95