Overview This programme explores how quantum mechanics — the theory that governs the microscopic world — is being turned into real-world technologies. Building on a century of discoveries that produced devices like transistors and lasers, the course prepares students to contribute to the emerging "second quantum revolution" by translating fundamental quantum science into industrial applications.
What you'll learn The curriculum is deliberately interdisciplinary, combining concepts and methods from physics, mathematics, computer science and engineering. Teaching covers the four core areas of quantum technologies — communication, simulation, sensing and computation — so graduates gain both the theoretical foundations and technological skills needed to move quantum solutions out of research labs and into practical use. The programme was designed to fill a gap left by earlier degrees that didn’t integrate these fields at the application-oriented level.
Practical notes for international students Some teaching may be offered in a hybrid format, and students might need to attend certain courses in Braunschweig in addition to classes at the main campus. This structure supports collaboration across institutions and access to specialised facilities and expertise.
Requirements / key facts
The programme provides an interdisciplinary grounding across the four main areas of quantum technology: quantum communication, quantum simulation, quantum sensing/metrology and quantum computation. Students gain theoretical foundations (advanced quantum mechanics and applied mathematics) alongside practical and technological training that integrates computer science and engineering perspectives.
Learning outcomes include the ability to design and evaluate quantum‑based systems, implement experimental or software prototypes, and translate research ideas into industrial or applied solutions. The course structure supports project work and a research Master’s thesis, with collaborative teaching elements delivered in partnership with Technische Universität Braunschweig and a mixture of on‑campus and hybrid formats.
Prospective students should hold a Bachelor's-level degree in a closely related field — for example physics, optical technologies, engineering sciences, or another discipline with a strong overlap to quantum engineering. The key admission criterion is not the exact degree title but the presence of specific foundational coursework required for successful study in this master's programme.
The programme expects applicants to demonstrate the equivalent of European credit allocations (ECTS) in core subject areas. If your previous education used a different credit system, provide official transcripts and course descriptions so the admissions team can assess equivalence. Note that the optics/electrodynamics requirement is an either-or option: you only need one of those 5 ECTS components.
Required prior coursework (minimum):
Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Summer Semester (International)
30 November 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for technical and research roles in sectors developing quantum hardware and software, including quantum computing companies, quantum communications and sensing firms, photonics and applied research laboratories. The programme’s emphasis on transferring laboratory research into practical solutions also equips students for roles in industry R&D, technology startups and engineering teams that integrate quantum components into larger systems.
The Master’s degree also provides a solid foundation for doctoral studies in quantum science and engineering or related interdisciplinary research programmes.
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