Brain & Mind Sciences

Interdisciplinary Program in the BRAIN and MIND Sciences

Collaboration between the University of Crete and the Foundation for Research and Technology

Applications are now open for the MSc in Brain & Mind Sciences

Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Scientific Staff

The program in the Brain and Mind Sciences includes scientists from the University of Crete (Medical School and Departments of Computer Science, Philosophy, Physics, and Psychology) and the Foundation for Research and Technology (FORTH, Institutes of Computer Science, Applied &Computational Mathematics, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology), as well as collaborators from other universities and research centers in Greece and abroad.

Study Guide and Regulations

Attendance in the Brain and Mind Sciences is full-time and exclusive, lasting a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 semesters, starting in the winter semester. Each student must attend courses and specialized laboratory/theoretical exercises to accumulate at least 120 ECTS credits. Students are required to select elective mandatory courses and specialized laboratory/theoretical exercises at the beginning of each semester.

Research Fields

The scientists participating in the Brain and Mind Sciences cover the following research fields: Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Brain Imaging, Neuroanatomy, Electron Microscopy, Neuroendocrinology, Neuropharmacology, Neurophilosophy, Neurophysiology, Neural Networks, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Neuroscience, and Computational Vision.

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Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme

«BRAIN and MIND Sciences»

The Inter-Institutional Program in Brain and Mind Sciences, operating since 2003, offers an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to core questions about brain function and the emergence of thought, consciousness, and behavior. Its goal is to connect Basic, Computational, and Social Neurosciences to (1) strengthen postgraduate education in Greece, (2) promote cutting-edge scientific and technological research, and (3) prepare graduates for competitive international research careers or leadership positions in public and private sectors.

Understanding brain mechanisms and their relation to behavior requires methods from Biological, Social, and Physical Sciences. The program integrates three areas - (1) Biological Neurosciences, (2) Computational Neurosciences, Neuroinformatics, and AI, and (3) Social and Cognitive Neurosciences - following international standards. Through lectures by leading scientists, guided literature study, hands-on training in UoC and FORTH laboratories, and instruction in scientific writing, the program provides advanced education in emerging research and technological developments.

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The Program in the Brain and Mind Sciences has been accredited by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education and is fully compliant with the international standards.