Overview

The Quantum Science and Technology programme from Columbia University educates students in both the fundamentals and the most advanced, cutting-edge developments in quantum science, including quantum computing and quantum information.

What You Will Learn

Taught by faculty from Columbia Engineering and the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, this programme immerses students in the diverse and dynamic research and learning culture of a leading educational institution and connects them with quantum industry partners.

The programme provides complementary hardware, experiments, and software skills that are critical for the quantum industry's future leaders.

Career Placement

The Master of Science in Quantum seeks to prepare students for careers in emerging quantum industries, including quantum computing and quantum information.

Jennifer Lee, a dedicated career coach from the Electrical Engineering department, partners with students from start to finish of the programme to help them attain their career goals.

She provides individual career counseling to meet the unique needs of every student, including one-on-one advising as well as professional development from resume writing to networking, interview preparation, job search management, and more.

Students are required to complete a professional development and leadership course that prepares them to find a job, keep the job, and grow a career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Development and Leadership

Quantum Physics Laboratory

Quantum Simulation and Computing Lab

Quantum Mechanics

Applied Functional Analysis

Quantum and Nonlinear Photonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Physics General Engineering & Technology View 711 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate STEM degree

Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 or equivalent.

Outstanding standardized test scores (GRE; TOEFL or IELTS for international students or students who received their degree in a country where English is not the primary language).

Demonstrated academic and professional interest in quantum science and technology.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

64800 USD / year

≈ 64800 USD / year
Out-of-State

64800 USD / year

≈ 64800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64800 USD / year

≈ 64800 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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

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Overview

What You Will Learn

Career Placement

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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