Overview

The Master’s Degree in Quantum Science and Engineering is designed to train experts in quantum sciences and technologies. Its goal is to provide the skills and tools required in quantum physics, advanced mathematics, precision electronics, and quantum information in order to tackle theoretical, experimental, computational, and technological challenges in the rapid development field of quantum technologies. This profile is particularly relevant given the advances in the understanding and manipulation of quantum systems and the innovations aimed at realizing potentially groundbreaking applications in various sectors (computing, sensing, communications, and their applications across different areas of knowledge and technology).

Career opportunities

Graduates work as professionals for companies that develop hardware and software for quantum computers and communications, or that employ quantum technologies to address practical problems. In addition, graduates work as professionals in high-tech industries and startups, research centres, consulting companies, public administrations.

Programme structure

1st Year: Mandatory courses: Numerical methods for quantum technologies, Quantum Optics and Lasers, Semiconductor nanostructure; Elective courses: Quantum information and computing, Microelectronics and Convex Optimization, Quantum Communication laboratory, Quantum dynamics measurement and Control, Digital electronics for space quantum communication, Fundamentals of nanoscience, Structure of matter, Introduction to Superconducting qubits, Trapped ions, Physics of Quantum Simulators, Machine learning, elective courses on advanced topics.

2nd Year: Elective courses: Advanced Photonics, Fiber optics and waveguides, Nanophotonics and metasurfaces, Programmable hardware devices, Nanofabrication, Optical properties of molecular systems, Theory of strongly correlated systems, Mathematical Physics for quantum science, Optics of materials, Selected topic in quantum science, elective courses on advanced topics; Internship

1st Year / 2nd Year: Elective courses: Quantum cryptography and security, Optoelectronics and photovoltaic devices, Nanoelectronics, Quantum methods for ICT, Tensor network methods, Quantum information with atoms and photons, Quantum algorithms

Programme Structure

1st Year: Mandatory courses: Numerical methods for quantum technologies, Quantum Optics and Lasers, Semiconductor nanostructure; Elective courses: Quantum information and computing, Microelectronics and Convex Optimization, Quantum Communication laboratory, Quantum dynamics measurement and Control, Digital electronics for space quantum communication, Fundamentals of nanoscience, Structure of matter, Introduction to Superconducting qubits, Trapped ions.

2nd Year: Elective courses: Advanced Photonics, Fiber optics and waveguides, Nanophotonics and metasurfaces, Programmable hardware devices, Nanofabrication, Optical properties of molecular systems, Theory of strongly correlated systems, Mathematical Physics for quantum science.

1st Year / 2nd Year: Elective courses: Quantum cryptography and security, Optoelectronics and photovoltaic devices, Nanoelectronics, Quantum methods for ICT, Tensor network methods,

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Academic Year 2027/2028

Call One: 15 September 26 – 15 November 26
Call Two: 1 December 26 – 1 March 27
Call Three: 1 April 27 – 1 June 27 (EU and equated)

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Communications Engineering View 46 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Italy

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required with proven skills in Physics and Mathematics

English language: B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent certificate

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2950 EUR / year

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Citizens or residents

2950 EUR / year

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Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

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Funding

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