Cognitive Science
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Cognitive Science
Why should I choose this field of study?
Artificial intelligence, machine learning and all processes based on human-computer communication – did you know that their development would not have been possible if not for the research led by cognitive scientists? Cognitive science is a multidisciplinary field of study that investigates the cognitive processes of the human mind by integrating knowledge and methods of psychology, linguistics, sociology, or philosophy, but also computer science and mathematical statistics. This is because scientific knowledge of the processes of the human mind – such as inference, information processing, perception, or memory – is essential for the design and use of advanced systems that shape 21st century communication, as well as the development of effective marketing and social communication.
During the course of your bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science at the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw, you will explore a range of issues related to cognitive development, both in terms of psychology and linguistics, as well as computer science. You will also gain hands-on experience on how to use data and information processing tools and systems. What is especially important, during your studies you will gain practical research skills and learn how to use them in your future career.
Note: The program of Cognitive Science is conducted exclusively in English, so we recommend them to candidates with knowledge of this language at least at the B2 level.
Cognitive Science – what can I do after graduation?
As a cognitive science graduate at UEHS, you can apply your knowledge to a variety of positions related to, among other things:
- development of technologies and systems based on artificial intelligence;
- working on electronic communication adapted to the current needs of its users;
- supporting learning processes using novel technologies;
- planning and implementing social communication strategies, including neuromarketing;
- doing scientific and marketing research;
- processing and visualization of data and information.
Specialists with professional knowledge of cognitive science are sought by Polish and international companies in the information technology, marketing, or consulting industries, as well as various public administration institutions and research and development centers.
This program
is for you if:
You are fascinated by the workings of the human mind and the possibilities and technologies based on it.
You want to gain practical skills in conducting research, using statistical methods or programming.
You want to study Cognitive science in English at an exceptional international university (we are ranked #1 in the “Perspectives” ranking in the Internationalization category).
New requirements for visa applications
Note: important information for bachelor’s degree candidates (first-cycle studies)
In line with the new requirements for visa applications introduced by Polish consulates around the world, candidates applying for a student visa are now required to submit a document confirming their eligibility to apply for a bachelor’s degree (first-cycle studies), issued by the Polish Education Superintendent Office (in Polish – Kuratorium Oświaty). Previously, this document could be provided after arrival in Poland, but under the new regulations, it must be submitted along with the visa application. The procedure for master’s degree candidates remains unchanged.
While the new requirement may slightly extend the visa process, the UEHS is fully prepared to support bachelor’s degree candidates throughout this period. To ensure there are no disruptions to their education, candidates who cannot arrive in Poland before the start of classes will be able to participate in lectures online via MS Teams.
We also have developed a range of effective solutions to provide comprehensive assistance in obtaining the required documents. Our support includes:
- preparing the necessary paperwork
- certified translations into Polish
- submitting the application to the Education Superintendent Office
- promptly ensuring the recognized diploma is sent back to the candidate’s home country.
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Programme and structure of studies
Undergraduate studies
(bachelor’s degree)
conducted in the English language
Cognitive science is a course of study conducted in English, which offers the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge of mental-cognitive processes and their practical applications. This program integrates knowledge and methods coming from such fields as psychology, linguistics or computer science and incorporates, among others, classes in the form of workshops and laboratories, suited for shaping practical skills.
ONLINE STUDIES FOR THE COGNITIVE SCIENCE COURSE:
For online studies, it will be required to come to the university for 2 weeks for practical workshops.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
The program of the first year of study includes general subjects, in academic skills and knolwedge necessary for following more specialized topics in the future. The first field-specific subjects are also introduced at this stage.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Occupational health and safety training | 0 | 8/8 |
| Academic skills | 1 | 15/8 |
| Foundations of philosophy | 5 | 35/20 |
| Foundations of social communication | 4 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to psychology | 5 | 30/24 |
| Workshop in cognitive science | 5 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to linguistics | 5 | 54/32 |
| Fundamentals of economics / Organization and management theory (elective) | 5 | 30/24 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language (English) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Sports and leisure activities | 0 | 30/0 |
| Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 3 | 30/16 |
| Introduction to statistics | 5 | 60/40 |
| Biological psychology | 3 | 30/24 |
| Cognitive psychology | 5 | 60/40 |
| Logics / Mathematics for cognitive sciences (elective) | 2 | 24/16 |
| Philosophy of the mind | 3 | 30/16 |
| Descriptive grammar of English | 3 | 30/16 |
| Methodology of psychological research | 4 | 60/32 |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
The second year comprises further field-specific courses with an emphasis on issues related to psychology and linguistics. Students also learn about methods and tools relating to statistical and marketing research as well as artificial intelligence.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language (English) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Sports and leisure activities | 0 | 30/0 |
| Statistics - applications to psychological sciences | 6 | 60/40 |
| Ethics of scientific research | 2 | 24/16 |
| Principles of marketing | 4 | 30/24 |
| Morphology and syntax of the English language | 3 | 30/16 |
| Basics of programming | 5 | 60/32 |
| Social psychology / Developmental psychology / Psychology of personality (elective 2/3) | 8 | 60/48 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language (English) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Marketing research | 4 | 30/24 |
| Programming in Python - an introduction | 3 | 30/16 |
| Neuroscience of cognitive processes | 3 | 30/16 |
| Experimental cognitive science | 2 | 30/16 |
| Artificial intelligence and novel technologies | 5 | 60/32 |
| Statistics in R: data trimming and visualization | 3 | 30/16 |
| English Phonetics | 4 | 45/28 |
| Neuropsychology/History of psychological thought (elective) | 4 | 30/16 |
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
The third year of study is devoted to further field-specific courses, implemented in the form of lectures and practical classes. At this stage, students prepare a thesis in the form of a social project, which replaces the obligation to write an undergraduate thesis.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language (English) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Big issues in modern psychology | 4 | 30/16 |
| Computational linguistics | 5 | 60/40 |
| Methodology of EEG research | 5 | 54/32 |
| Statistics in R: Linear models | 4 | 30/16 |
| Methodology of social projects | 3 | 30/16 |
| Psychopathology / Psycholinguistics / Basics of advertising (elective 2/3) | 6 | 60/48 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP) | 5 | 54/28 |
| Eyetracking and psychophysiological research | 5 | 54/28 |
| Social project | 6 | 30/24 |
| Psychology of individual differences / Emotions and motivation (elective) | 3 | 30/24 |
| Applications of psychology in advertising / Psychology of consumer behavior (elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Designing study procedures in PsychoPy / Path analysis (elective) | 5 | 30/16 |
| Educational psychology / Psychology of multilingualism (elective) | 3 | 30/24 |
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at UEHS, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Fees (academic year 2024/2025)
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 2700 € | 1500 € |
| II | 2700 € | 1500 € |
| III | 2700 € | 1500 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3700 € | 2000 € |
| II | 3700 € | 2000 € |
| III | 3700 € | 2000 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at UEHS, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with UEHS discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 350 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 525 /month to PLN 1025 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2022/2023 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 150 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1275 /month to PLN 1575 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.
In 2021, we granted 40 allowances for a total of PLN 197,200. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 3,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
2022/2023 academic year
355 Rector’s Scholarships
179 social scholarships
181 scholarships for people with disabilities
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
