Psychological science is traditionally defined as the study of behavior; neuroscience as the study of the nervous system. As a Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences we are focused on understanding mind and behavior in terms of underlying psychological processes that have their genesis in neural activity in the brain.
Psychology students at Leiden University are taught by leading researchers in the field.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois is a leading academic department in the field of psychology. It offers a range of programs and research opportunities, including cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and social psychology. The department is known for its innovative research and commitment to student education.
Today, the former Palais of Prince Heinrich on the avenue Unter den Linden, is the representative seat of the university.