As a quantum technology engineer, you will be a specialist in a wide range of applications that demand unprecedented levels of precision and performance. Are you ready to initiate and support technological revolutions in society and industry? Enrol in our English-language Master’s programme in Quantum Technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering and shape the future!
Local advantages and strong international name recognition
With this degree, you will be globally sought after. You will be studying under an excellent teaching staff at one of Germany’s top nine Universities of Technology (TU9). Thanks to the large number of major research institutions here, Braunschweig and its surrounding area are “Europe’s most research-intensive region by far” (according to Eurostat). Our closest cooperations are with the following partners:
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National Metrology Institute (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB)
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German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt, DLR)
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Various Fraunhofer Institutes.
In addition, we maintain close ties with many companies in the region, Germany and around the world.
A booster for studies and research: Quantum Valley Lower Saxony
As a student in Quantum Technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering (QTEC) Master’s programme, you will benefit from the strength of the Quantum Valley Lower Saxony network. It was founded by the German Ministry for Research and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation in cooperation with leading research institutions and companies, to pool expertise in quantum technologies for enhanced visibility both locally and internationally.
Information on the study programme
In respect of content, you can expect a significant orientation towards electrical engineering and information technology with a simultaneous focus on various fields in forward-looking quantum technologies. Key components of the new degree programme include elements drawn from physics, computer science and mathematics. Since TU Braunschweig cooperates closely with Leibniz University Hannover on this programme, students will have the chance to complete additional modules at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Leibniz University Hannover.
Structure of the QTEC Master’s programme:
Compulsory fundamentals (15 credits):
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Advanced Quantum Technology for Engineers
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Introduction to Quantum Information Technology and Quantum Computing
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Ambits of Electromagnetic Field Theory
Electives (50 credits):
Interdisciplinary qualification (25 credits):
Final module (Master’s thesis and oral examination) (30 credit points)
During your time as a student, you will gain practical experience during a specialised work placement or projects in the industry, establishing valuable contacts with leading companies in your field. Alternatively, you can examine a current topic of interdisciplinary research as part of a team project at the Master’s level. This will hone your teamworking skills and offer you valuable insights into your university's research activities and working environment.
International experience and language skills are highly sought after on the job market. All large companies today have global operations, and when it comes to research projects, international teams are the norm. With English as the programme’s language of instruction, graduates with a degree in Quantum Technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering are well prepared to work and conduct research anywhere in the world.
Thanks to our international university partnerships, students have a broad range of options for studying abroad:
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Europe: e.g. Scandinavia and Southern and Eastern Europe
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North America: USA and Canada
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South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico
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Asia: India, China, Japan and Korea
Studying abroad [in German only]
As a QTEC graduate, you will be well prepared for a job in research and development in the field of quantum technologies, qualified to assume management functions in said field in electrical engineering and information technology. Ideally, you will already have established industry contacts during your studies that will accelerate your future employment. As a specialist at the crossroads between electrical engineering, physics, information technology and quantum technology, you will be highly sought after on the job market. Large international companies such as IBM, Intel, Microsoft and Google are urgently pursuing the development of quantum computers and have a high demand for qualified personnel. You will also benefit from living in Europe’s most active research region which offers you countless possibilities for working in research.
Admission requirements and application
You can apply for this Master’s programme if you have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, e.g., electrical engineering, information technology or physics. You may also be admitted with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science if your studies to date have a suitable focus on the natural sciences and technology. As the programme is taught entirely in English, language skills at the C1 level are required. German language skills are not necessary. For detailed information on admission requirements, we ask that you read the programme’s admission regulations carefully before applying.
There are no tuition fees beyond the semester contribution.
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