Master of Psychology: Theory and Research 24 months Postgraduate Program By KU Leuven |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

4,591 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Psychology: Theory and Research

The research masters programme aims at guiding students to become independent researchers in psychological science. The faculty offers a challenging and dynamic study environment with research-based education...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Psychology: Theory and Research

The research masters programme aims at guiding students to become independent researchers in psychological science. The faculty offers a challenging and dynamic study environment with research-based education...
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Admission Requirements

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Admission criteria

The Master of Science in Psychology: Theory and Research welcomes motivated and inspired students who aim for a research career in psychological, social, or behavioral sciences. To be eligible and to ensure an optimal match with the programme, the following selection criteria apply:

  • a Bachelor or Master’s degree in the field of Humanities (e.g. Psychology) or in the field of Science and Technology 
  • a solid background in statistics and research methods
  • an affinity with psychological research
For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.

Student profile

As a future scientist, you are driven by your interest in the human mind and human behaviour. You are fascinated by theoretical and methodological issues such as the relationship between brain functioning, behaviour, emotion and cognition and are eager to understand the functions of the human mind, memory and learning processes, the causes, effects and treatment of psychopathology etc.

2 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
1,157 EUR
International
4,591 EUR

Scholarships

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Psychology

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  • 2014
    #=38
  • 2015
    #51-100
  • 2016
    #=37
  • 2017
    #46
  • 2018
    #=29
  • 2019
    #=24
  • 2020
    #25
  • 2021
    #23
  • 2022
    #22
  • 2023
    #18
  • 2024
    #15
  • 2025
    #17

Ranking criteria

Overall
84.6
Academic Reputation
80.6
Citations per Paper
89.7
Employer Reputation
78
H-index Citations
93.7
International Research Network
92.4

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