Master's programme in quantum computing at SDU receives million DKK support from the Ministry
The Ministry of Higher Education and Science grants DKK 6 million to three projects aimed at strengthening quantum talent in Denmark. Two of the three projects take place at the University of Southern Denmark, including the Master's programme in quantum computing.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Science grants DKK 6 million to three projects aimed at strengthening quantum talent in Denmark. Two of the three projects take place at the University of Southern Denmark, including the Master's programme in quantum computing.
In 2023, the Danish government published a quantum strategy for the period 2024-2027 to strengthen efforts in the quantum field. The strategy includes an initiative to strengthen Danish quantum competencies through talent development and education. The Ministry of Higher Education and Science's support for the three quantum initiatives is part of the implementation of the government's national strategy for quantum technology, which is attracting increasing attention from the Danish business community, research environments and national security.
”I am excited and grateful that SDU has received this three-year support for establishment of the new Master's programme in quantum computing, where our outstanding researchers at the Centre for Quantum Mathematics will be responsible for the teaching. This programme is a big step towards strengthening Denmark's position in quantum computing and quantum software development.
Master's programme in quantum computing run by QM
SDU's new Master’s programme in quantum computing is also recipient of the grant, where leading researchers from the Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM) will have a central role in teaching the new students. Further, the programme benefits from the many quantum computing initiatives at SDU.
The programme is currently in the organizing phase, and we look very much forward to welcoming the first students in the fall of 2025. The aim of the Ministry’s support of the project is to increase the number of students with skills in quantum computing and quantum software development in order to strengthen Denmark's international quantum position.
The programme is aimed for national and international bachelor students with background primarily in mathematics, computer science and physics.
Meet the researcher
Professor Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen is the Founder and Head of the Center for Quantum Mathematics and Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMADA) at the Faculty of Science, SDU.