Form of study – full-time, term of study – 2 years.

The program is aimed at training masters in the field of cognitive psychology. Master's students studying in this program are able to professionally apply knowledge and skills of hardware-based psychological research in scientific and practical spheres.

During their studies, master's students master the methods of analysis and systematization of the results of scientific and methodological research in the field of cognitive psychology, learn to determine the prospects for the development of research work in psychology, taking into account the cognitive paradigm, describe the structure of cognitive processes and evaluate their models, taking into account classical theories of cognition and the current state of this field.

At the same time, students acquire skills in diagnosing and modeling the functioning of cognitive processes in systems with artificial intelligence, using modern hardware methods and psychological technologies, including the possibilities of virtual reality.

In addition, master's students learn to provide psychological assistance and carry out psychological counseling for social groups and individuals who find themselves in a difficult life situation, as well as to develop programs of psychological support for people experiencing psychological difficulties in various spheres of life.

Thus, graduates of the master's program in "Cognitive Psychology" acquire competencies that allow them to perform research, expert-diagnostic, and consulting types of tasks in their professional activities.

Graduates of this program are able to work as researchers in both public organizations and private companies.

In addition, cognitive psychologists are also in high demand in educational institutions and social assistance to the population, in the fields of healthcare, culture, sports, national defense, jurisprudence, management, and many others.

Number of state-funded places: 11

The Institute of Experimental Psychology welcomes international applicants. International students have the excellent opportunity to receive their education fully funded by the Russian Federation through the Government Scholarship (Quota) Program. This quota covers tuition fees for the entire duration of the chosen degree and provides a monthly state stipend.

For detailed information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and to submit your application for the government quota, please refer to the official resources of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (via the official Study in Russia portal) or contact the representative office of Rossotrudnichestvo (Russian House) in your home country.