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Graduation Day 2025

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Graduation Day 2025

On December 5^th, 2025, the International Graduate School of Neuroscience celebrated its annual Graduation Day, bringing together researchers, staff, friends, and family to honor this year’s graduates who had successfully completed the IGSN program and earned their PhDs in Neuroscience or their MDs.

International Graduate School of Neuroscience

The International Graduate School of Neuroscience (IGSN) offers an English-language PhD program covering all aspects of neuroscience, from the molecular level to higher cognitive functions. The IGSN was founded in October 2001 as an initiative of the Northrhine-Westphalian government to provide a forum for PhD candidates with outstanding academic track records. The IGSN offers an international network of renowned scientists, world-leading supervisors, and an excellent scientific environment.

Admission

There are a lot of things you need to know about admission to our program, like what to bring, where to go and how long to stay.

Calendar

Here you can find an overview of IGSN events, both future and past.

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Outreach

The IGSN plays an active role in raising the people's awareness of neuroscience as both a research subject and therapeutic field.