# Quantum Engineering
**Source**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/msc-programmes/engineering-physics/specialization/quantum-engineering
**Parent**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/msc-programmes/engineering-physics
## Quantum Engineering
The specialization in **quantum engineering** focuses on the understanding, control and design of complex quantum systems for applications in emerging quantum technologies such as extremely sensitive sensors, quantum communication systems and quantum computers. The involved methods range from quantum mechanical calculations and simulations to the theoretical and experimental development and investigations of optical systems, solid-state systems, and electronic systems designed to harness the fundamental properties of quantum mechanics – such as quantum superposition and entanglement.
**Polytechnic foundation courses (10 ECTS)**
As described in the curriculum for the main programme.
**Programme Specific Courses**
**A. Innovation competences**
As described in the curriculum for the main program.
**Programme specific core courses**
**B. Experimental competences**
5 ECTS points among the following courses must be chosen (surplus points count as other programme specific courses or as elective courses):
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| [10386](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10386?menulanguage=en) | Experimental Techniques in Quantum Technology | 5 | point | June |
| [10855](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10855?menulanguage=en) | Advanced fabrication of micro- and nanostructures | 10 | point | Autumn E2 (Mon 13-17, Thurs 8-12) and Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17) |
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**Programme specific core courses**
**C. Digital competences**
5 ECTS points among the following courses must be chosen (surplus points count as other programme specific courses or as elective courses):
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| [10325](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10325?menulanguage=en) | Quantum mechanical modelling of nanoelectronics | 5 | point | January |
| [10387](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10387?menulanguage=en) | Scientific computing in quantum information science | 5 | point | August |
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**Programme specific core courses**
**D. Theoretical competences**
5 ECTS points among the following courses must be chosen (surplus points count as other programme specific courses or as elective courses):
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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [10112](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10112?menulanguage=en) | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 10 | point | Autumn E2 (Mon 13-17, Thurs 8-12) |
| [10380](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10380?menulanguage=en) | Quantum Optics | 10 | point | Spring F4 (Tues 13-17, Fri 8-12) |
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**Other programme specific courses**
Must add up to at least 50 ECTS together with the programme specific core courses and the Innovation course II.
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| [10122](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10122?menulanguage=en) | Statistical Physics | 5 | point | Autumn E3A (Tues 8-12) |
| [10319](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10319?menulanguage=en) | Advanced solid state physics | 5 | point | Autumn E5B (Wed 13-17) |
| [10384](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10384?menulanguage=en) | Quantum information | 5 | point | Autumn E4B (Fri 8-12) |
| [10385](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10385?menulanguage=en) | Quantum Information Technology | 5 | point | Spring F3A (Tues 8-12) |
| [10521](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10521?menulanguage=en) | Physics and technology of two-dimensional materials | 10 | point | Spring F2 (Mon 13-17, Thurs 8-12) |
| [10850](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10850?menulanguage=en) | Micro- and nanofabrication for quantum engineering | 5 | point | Spring F3B (Fri 13-17) |
| [34032](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34032?menulanguage=en) | Optical properties of solids | 5 | point | Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17) |
| [34042](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34042?menulanguage=en) | Quantum photonic communication | 5 | point | Autumn E5A (Wed 8-12) |
| [34051](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34051?menulanguage=en) | Nanophotonics | 10 | point | Spring F1 (Mon 8-12, Thurs 13-17) |
| [34153](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34153?menulanguage=en) | Physical concepts in optical communication | 5 | point | Spring F3A (Tues 8-12) |
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## Recommended study plans with a minimum of programme specific courses
## Start in September
Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
1.Semester
[10112](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10112?menulanguage=en)\
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
10 point
[34042](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34042?menulanguage=en)\
Quantum photonic communication
5 point
[42500](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42500?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
2.Semester
[10380](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10380?menulanguage=en)\
Quantum Optics
10 point
[12101](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12101?menulanguage=en)\
Quantitative methods to assess... Quantitative methods to assess sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
[10386](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10386?menulanguage=en)\
Experimental Techniques in Quantum... Experimental Techniques in Quantum Technology
5 point
[10387](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10387?menulanguage=en)\
Scientific computing in quantum... Scientific computing in quantum information science
5 point
3.Semester
[10855](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10855?menulanguage=en)\
Advanced fabrication of micro- and nanostructures
10 point
[10750](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10750?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation Projects at the Physics... Innovation Projects at the Physics Department
5 point
4.Semester
MSc. thesis
30 point
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**30-35 ECTS MSc. thesis**
**Topic must be relevant for the specialization.**
## Start in February
Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
1.Semester
[10380](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10380?menulanguage=en)\
Quantum Optics
10 point
[12106](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12106?menulanguage=en)\
Quantitative methods to assess... Quantitative methods to assess sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
[10386](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10386?menulanguage=en)\
Experimental Techniques in Quantum... Experimental Techniques in Quantum Technology
5 point
[10387](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10387?menulanguage=en)\
Scientific computing in quantum... Scientific computing in quantum information science
5 point
2.Semester
[10112](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10112?menulanguage=en)\
Advanced Quantum Mechanics
10 point
[10750](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10750?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation Projects at the Physics... Innovation Projects at the Physics Department
5 point
[34042](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34042?menulanguage=en)\
Quantum photonic communication
5 point
[10851](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10851?menulanguage=en)\
Introduction to cleanroom-based... Introduction to cleanroom-based microfabrication
5 point
3.Semester
[10385](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10385?menulanguage=en)\
Quantum Information Technology
5 point
[42501](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42501?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
4.Semester
MSc. thesis
30 point
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**30-35 ECTS MSc. thesis**
**Topic must be relevant for the specialization.**