We are currently witnessing the start of the quantum industrial revolution. In 2023, the Danish government launched a new strategy to enhance quantum technology and NATO launched a center for quantum technology in Denmark. A Danish quantum internet is under development and will connect selected geographical locations, including the University of Southern Denmark. The quantum internet will be launched in 2025.

Quantum technology includes quantum computing as one of the most important modern technologies. Quantum computers possess enormous computational powers, which will be harnessed in research, industry and finance. Further, quantum computers enables quantum communication, granting efficient and secure means of communication, which will be used in cybersecurity, cryptography and communication in general.

The principle of quantum computing is to use quantum mechanics in quantum algorithms, which are exponentially faster than classical algorithms. In the same way, the principle of quantum communication is to use quantum mechanics (including the collapse of the wave function) for use in communication with a security that is stronger than what classical encryption can provide.

With a Master’s degree in Quantum Computing from the University of Southern Denmark, you will be among the first graduates with competences to work in the field of quantum computing, and eventually you will potentially contribute to further development of the far-reaching potential of quantum computing. The programme focuses primarily on software aspects, which makes it unique in comparison with similar programmes in Denmark, and the programme emphasizes the interplay between theory and practice.

The programme is both theoretical and practical

As a student, you will learn the theory behind quantum computing with focus on the software aspects, including the development and implementation of quantum algorithms, quantum information protocols and error-correction. Quantum computing includes elements from physics, computer science and mathematics, and you will learn to understand their interplay within quantum computing. Moreover, you will learn the traditions and the terminology of the field.

As a student, you will be trained in programming on quantum computers in practice. As part of the programme, you will be working with real-world cases, and you will meet companies and research units that are already utilizing quantum computing. Several companies are interested in collaborations on either specific projects or Master’s thesis projects.

With a Master’s degree in Quantum Computing from the University of Southern Denmark, you can work with the currently existing platforms for quantum computing, and you will have analytical skills enabling you to work with the platforms that will be developed in the future. You and your fellow students will be pioneers within this highly technological field.

The programmeis taught in English. The terminology of the field is English, and you will engage with several English-speaking instructors and lecturers. After having obtained your degree, you can expect to be part of international teams and have international collaborations with the rapidly growing parts of the tech industry that work with quantum technology.

The programme is run by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Graduates of the programme are entitled to use the academic title Master of Science (MSc) in Quantum Computing.