Master Applied Quantum Technology

The master’s programme in Quantum Technology focuses on emerging technologies that harness quantum-mechanical systems to drive groundbreaking advancements in computing, communication, and sensing. In this programme, you will explore how phenomena like superposition and entanglement can be applied to enable new methods of computation, communication, and sensing – with faster speeds and unprecedented precision. Quantum Technology is a multidisciplinary field, drawing on expertise from physics, mathematics, computer science, electronics, and engineering.

Subject to NVAO accreditation, the expectation is that the course will start in September 2025.

During this master, you will broaden your horizon from classical technologies to quantum technologies. This includes learning about quantum mechanics and quantum computing, but also about all the surrounding technologies, such as classical computing, photonics and electronics. To master these topics, you will study both theory and engage in hands-on practice. Together with your peers, you will form multidisciplinary teams to solve problems relevant to the current quantum industry. In these projects, you will get closely acquainted with the engineering cycles, which is essential for becoming a quantum engineer.

Joint Degree

The Master’s in Applied Quantum Technology is a cooperation between four Dutch universities of applied sciences: Amsterdam, Fontys, Saxion, and The Hague.

Specialisations

Every one of the four universities of applied science has unique expertise on specific aspects of quantum technology. During this master, you will be able to profit from this extensive network and expertise: you will use unique lab facilities, be coached by experts on the different research areas, and have the opportunity to do an internship at local quantum companies and start-ups. In the last quarter of the first year, you will choose one of the three specialisations: quantum software, quantum electronics or quantum photonics.

Course programme and location

This unique master has a two-year programme and can be started at each of the four universities. Because of the highly specific topics, you will have to travel to the different locations. Generally, you will travel one or two times a week to another location (average travel time: 2 times 2.5 hours per day). On the other days, you will have a mixture of online lessons, lessons on your ‘home’-location and project time. These projects will, as much as possible, be supervised by a local lecturer. 

The course consists of:

• Introduction: This will take place during the first quarter of the master. You will get to know the other students, see the different locations and follow courses depending on your bachelor.
• Core: This part will be the same for all students and will be taught in the second and third quarter. There will be courses on quantum hardware (both electronics and photonics) and on quantum software. Everything you learn here will form a strong foundation for your specialisation. 
• Specialisation: You will choose one of the three specialisations: quantum software, quantum electronics or quantum photonics. With a combination of theory, lab sessions and projects, you will dive deeper into your chosen quantum technology.
• Graduation internship: You will finish your degree by proving you can function in a real life situation at a company or an applied research group.

The demand for specialists in quantum technology is growing, so your skills are likely to be highly sought after, especially by companies and institutions at the forefront of technological innovation.

Admission

This master is open for students with a bachelor in: Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, HBO-ICT or Engineering. Some affinity with mathematics and physics is necessary to be able to complete the programme. Students with another bachelor who want to join this master can contact one of the programme coordinators.

Intended start date

Subject to NVAO accreditation, the expectation is that the course will start in September 2025.

Interested?

Are you interested in this full-time master's programme? Then sign up to be kept informed about (online) orientation opportunities and when you can apply for the master's. You will be notified when the course is accredited (expected: mid-February 2025) and when the official registration opens.

Are you interested? Sign up here!

Contact information

For general questions you can contact the information centre of any of the four universities of applied sciences.

For substantive questions, please contact one of the programme coordinators:

• Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Lotte Spanjersl, [email protected]
• The Hague University of Applied Sciences: Marijn Versteegh, [email protected]
• Amsterdam Univeristy of Applied Sciences: Taha Selim, [email protected]
• Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Tjeerd Bollmann, [email protected]