This English-language Master’s prepares you to become a specialist in quantum technologies applied to electrical and computer engineering. The programme trains engineers to work on applications that demand exceptional precision and performance, equipping you to initiate and support technological advances in both industry and society. Graduates are expected to be in strong demand internationally.
The curriculum is firmly rooted in electrical engineering and information technology while integrating forward-looking quantum technologies. Courses draw on physics, computer science and mathematics to give you an interdisciplinary foundation. Through a close cooperation with Leibniz University Hannover, you can also take additional modules at its Faculty of Mathematics and Physics.
Studying at one of Germany’s nine universities of technology (TU9) gives you wide visibility and access to excellent teaching and research. Braunschweig and its surrounding area are described by Eurostat as “Europe’s most research‑intensive region by far,” and the programme maintains close links with major research organisations — including the National Metrology Institute (PTB), the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and various Fraunhofer institutes — as well as many companies locally, nationally and internationally. Students also benefit from the Quantum Valley Lower Saxony network, launched by the German Ministry for Research and Culture together with the Volkswagen Foundation and leading research institutions and companies to concentrate regional expertise and raise international profile.
For exact admission criteria, application deadlines and required documents, consult the programme’s official webpage or the university’s admissions office.
This Master’s curriculum combines advanced theory and hands-on engineering practice to prepare you for work at the intersection of quantum science and electrical/computer engineering. The compulsory core (15 ECTS) builds foundational knowledge in advanced quantum technologies, introductory quantum information and computing, and electromagnetic field theory—giving you the theoretical tools to understand and design quantum-enabled systems. Through elective coursework, you deepen specialist technical skills in areas such as quantum device architectures and quantum information processing, while interdisciplinary elements develop your professional and transferable skills.
Practical experience is an explicit part of the programme: you will either complete a specialised industry placement or take part in a Master’s-level team project that addresses an interdisciplinary research topic. Both options are designed to strengthen teamwork, give insight into contemporary research environments, and help you form contacts with leading companies in the field. The degree culminates in an independent Master’s thesis and an oral examination (30 ECTS), demonstrating your ability to plan, execute and communicate original research or an engineering development.
Learning outcomes include: mastery of quantum hardware concepts and electromagnetic theory relevant to device design; understanding of quantum information principles and algorithmic approaches; competence in experimental or industrial project work; enhanced professional skills such as project management, collaboration and scientific communication; and the capacity to carry out independent research resulting in a written thesis and oral defense.
Program requirements (ECTS and key modules)
This structure balances rigorous coursework, elective specialisation, interdisciplinary training, and substantial practical/research experience to prepare you for industrial roles or further academic research in quantum technologies.
This master’s programme is open to applicants who hold a completed Bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline. Typical examples of acceptable backgrounds include electrical engineering, information technology and physics.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science can also be considered, provided their undergraduate studies included a clear emphasis on natural sciences and engineering topics. Admissions will look for evidence that your prior coursework and training align with the technical and scientific foundation required for this programme.
If you are unsure whether your degree qualifies, prepare to document relevant modules, projects or coursework that demonstrate the required scientific/technical focus; contacting the admissions office for clarification is recommended.
Requirements (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
15 March 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 September 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates will be prepared for technical and research roles that require expertise in quantum-enabled systems and precise, performance-critical engineering. The programme’s engineering emphasis and interdisciplinary content make alumni attractive to companies and research institutes working on quantum devices, quantum information processing and advanced sensing.
Practical elements—industry internships or team research projects—plus the programme’s links to regional research organisations and companies help students build professional networks and transition into industry positions, doctoral studies or applied research roles.
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