Overview

About Quantum Science and Engineering at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne

Many companies are increasingly embracing quantum information technology, both at the level of research and development, and within a proactive implementation strategy at the level of advanced services.

Given the wide range of topics covered by this study program, students from various backgrounds have the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive set of skills enabling them to become the main actors of the next “quantum revolution”. The Master’s degree in Quantum Science and Engineering offers two orientations to choose from:

quantum information and computation

quantum hardware and engineering

Besides pursuing careers in quantum science, graduates acquire an interdisciplinary profile that also enables them to thrive in the information technology sector and in the industry at large.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced algorithms

Advanced cryptography

Artificial neural networks /reinforcement learning

Computational complexity

Computational methods in molecular quantum mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lausanne, Switzerland

Disciplines

Physics Applied Mathematics General Engineering & Technology View 16 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your resumé (curriculum vitae).
Copy of your University degree(s), if already available.
Complete transcripts from each university you have attended.
A statement of purpose. See below for a detailed explanation.
The contact details of three academic referees, who will each be asked to produce a recommendation letter for you (except for holders of an EPFL Bachelor’s degree, and those who hold a Bachelor’s degree from ETH Zürich or a Swiss university or FHS/HES and are applying for a Master’s program in the same field of study).
Your identity card or passport.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4380 CHF / year

≈ 4380 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1560 CHF / year

≈ 1560 CHF / year

Living costs

Lausanne

Switzerland

1609 - 1979 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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