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 Information

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 already during the application process.
• 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 binding for participation in the program and guarantees a smooth and still successful study start. In justified exceptional cases, admission may be deferred to the following academic year upon formal request (through the International Office). 

• Language proficiency (C1) can only be proved through official test results such as IELTS or TOEFL. University letters that confirm language proficiency are not accepted.
• Paderborn University does not offer scholarships.
• Application is valid and will be processed only with official and final documents that are re-uploaded until deadline. Conditional admission is not possible.

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