Do you want to be a part of a scientific field with growing job opportunities and large investments worldwide? Then you might take a look at the new two-year MSc programme in Quantum Information Science offered jointly between University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). T
eaching will be both lectures, theoretical exercises, experimental lab work, and live programming of quantum computers.

Upon study start, you will be offered a mentor to guide you through the programme. Among other things the mentor can assist you, when you need to choose your courses and the field you want to specialise in.

Read about the study structure of the programme at the university's webpage

Career opportunities

There is a growing demand, both in Denmark and internationally, for the unique skills and competencies you have acquired. You may find work:

• in the IT industry, developing new quantum algorithms to optimize complex calculations
• in tech companies, developing systems and components for quantum information processing
• as a consultant in companies and industries, for instance in connection with the development and implementation of quantum simulations
• within the pharmaceutical industry e.g., to simulate experiments when developing medicines
• in telecommunications and banking where you can contribute to secure encryption and communications
• establishing start-up companies within quantum information technology
• as a researcher within quantum information science at universities or companies.

About the Degree

The MSs in Science (MSc) in Quantum Information Science is offered jointly between the Faculty of Science (SCIENCE for short) at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). 

Admission

To be admitted to the MSc programme in Quantum Information Science, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject and/or including relevant courses. Please see the specific admission requirements for the Actuarial Mathematics programme here.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English at a specified level. Read about the language requirements of University of Copenhagen.

To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact the Faculty of Science Student Services at the mail address: international@science.ku.dk. 

Please apply using the online application portal with all relevant documentation. 
Read more about the application procedure for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens or non-EU/EEA citizens, respectively, at the University of Copenhagen webpage.

A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education   

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Further information

Read more about the two-year MSc programme in Quantum Information Science and student life at Faculty of Science (SCIENCE), University of Copenhagen. 

You can also read about the programme at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).