Overview
Important parts of modern technology apply physics on a scale where quantum effects are central. This technology has had a huge influence on the development of society, including the use of transistors, lasers, and superconductors. The Master's Programme in Quantum Technology at Uppsala University will give you knowledge about the quantum mechanical laws that explain these quantum effects in light and matter, and an insight into the technological leaps now taking place. Leaps including developments in optoelectronics, photonics, information technology, nanotechnology, sustainable energy systems, medicine instrumentation.
This programme will also allow you to look ahead towards how one can control individual atoms, electrons, and photons, and their applications. This development is often called "the second quantum revolution". The understanding and control of these quantum phenomena are expected to make entirely new things possible in areas like quantum materials, quantum information and quantum computers. Interests from industry range from the implementation of completely secure encryption to exponentially improving performance in high-intensity calculations in telecommunications, logistics, or modelling of chemical processes for medicine development.
Careers
The opportunities for different choices through the programme give you access to a broad labour market in an area that requires in-depth technological and theoretical knowledge for the development of a company's products. You can work at businesses that develop information technology, means to improve on energy supply systems, or target other environmental challenges, both at established larger companies, research-intensive companies or start-ups.
In electronics, magnetism, and optoelectronics there is a constant development of semiconductor technology, measurement technology, photo and video technology, LED and OLED, and photovoltaics. Many new areas which process photons and electrons are located in the borderland between optics, solid state physics, and electronics. The programme will provide you with the set of skills needed to be a part of this development, with job opportunities all over the world.
In the field of quantum computer development, intensive efforts already exist at a number of large companies such as Microsoft, Google, INTEL, and IBM, as well as at various research centres in Europe.
You can choose to pursue PhD studies after the programme, either at Uppsala University or at other Swedish or foreign universities. Upon completion of a PhD degree, you may choose to continue on to research inside academia, but you will also be an attractive candidate for many positions in the labour market.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Quantum Mechanics
- Semiconductor Electronics
- Electromagnetic Field Theory
- Classical Electrodynamics
- Scientific Programming in Python with Applications in Physics,
- Micro- and Nanotechnology
- Solid State Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Nuclear Physics
- Photonics and Quantum Optics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Physics General Engineering & Technology View 96 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.
Also required is:
- 75 credits in physics and engineering, of which at least 50 credits in physics including 10 credits in quantum physics;
- 40 credits in mathematics;
- 10 credits in scientific computing and computer programming, of which at least 5 credits scientific computing;
Selection: Students are selected based on:
- an overall appraisal of previous university studies; and
- a statement of purpose (1 page).
Tuition Fee
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International
27627 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27627 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
NON-EU/EEA:
- Tuition fee, first semester: SEK 72,500
- Tuition fee, total: SEK 290,000
Living costs for Uppsala
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.