The international Master’s degree Program “Applied Neurosciences in Sports & Exercise” (ANSE) is a two year fulltime program divided into four semesters including 3 course semesters and a 6 month Master’s thesis. Education focuses on neuroscientific aspects of physical activity in sports and health care settings flowing into two areas of specialization: Therapy of Neurological and Neurodegenerative Diseases and Injuries & Training and Performance Development.

Please, have a closer look at the details of the study program on the other webpages or send us an email (ANSE@sport.upb.de) if you are interested

• in the combination of neuroscience and sports & exercise
• in (neuro-)scientific thinking and working
• in applied research that transfers basic knowledge to therapy and performance
• to study in an intercultural surrounding.

Further information for foreign students is provided by the homepage of the International Office of Paderborn University.

Application Deadlines & Visa Informations 

The ANSE Master's program starts once a year in the winter semester (October). 

Application periods are: 

• 16 January - 31 May for applicants from abroad
• 1 June - 21 September for applicants from Germany

Non-EU/EEA students may require a German student visa. You should start the visa process as early as possible due to long processing times. 

• Applicants without an admission letter may apply for a Student Applicant Visa.
• Applicants with an admission letter should apply directly for a Student Visa. 

All students must arrive at Paderborn University by 15 November at the latest. This deadline is binging for participation in theprogram. In justified exceptional cases, admission may be deferred to the following academic year upon formal request. 

More informations on the ANSE Master's program can be found in the following chapters.