Quantum Science & Technology

From machine learning and medical diagnostics to financial technologies - the latest generation of quantum technologies (Quantum 2.0) harbors enormous potential for high-tech applications in countless areas of industry and research. Students of the English-taught Master's degree program Quantum Science & Technology (M.Sc.), which is offered jointly with LMU, learn to understand the principles of quantum mechanics and to put them to use in innovative processes.

The degree program operates at the interface of natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics but goes far beyond these. Students explore the theories, methods, and applications of quantum mechanical research in depth to drive innovation in information and communication technology, sensor technology, and precision metrology. They deal with questions relating to quantum computing and simulation, quantum communication and cryptography, quantum metrology and sensor technology, and quantum materials. They learn to use quantum effects and to prepare, influence, and control quantum states in a targeted manner in order to use quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement to solve problems in many-body physics or complex optimization problems. Students can choose between the three focus areas Experimental Quantum Science & Technology, Theoretical Quantum Science & Technology, and Quantum Computing to set individual priorities.

Graduates of this program are experts in investigating, analyzing, and utilizing quantum phenomena. They know how to translate cutting-edge findings from research and development in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering into quantum mechanical processes, particularly in sensor technology, algorithmics, and metrology. This qualifies them perfectly to take up responsible positions in research and development in the high-tech industry or start-ups, or to continue their scientific work within the framework of a doctoral dissertation.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation. (PDF, German)

The Master's program is divided in a course phase in the first two semesters and a research phase in the second year. The base of the course phase is given by the two mandatory courses QST-Experiment: Quantum Hardware and QST-Theory: Quantum Information in combination with special courses where students can chose from a catalogue.  

In the research phase, students particularly benefit from the research environment provided by the Excellence cluster Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST).

In detail:

• Program structure: Overview of modules 

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your English language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.  

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is English.

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Minimum requirements to apply for a Master’s program at TUM are a recognized undergraduate degree (e.g. a Bachelor’s) and the successful completion of the aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment allows the TUM school to which you are applying to evaluate your individual talents and motivation for study.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

Here you will find detailed information on the requirements for the documents you need to upload for application and admission to TUM.

Generally, applicants with a qualification for postgraduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) obtained outside of Germany must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist (Preliminary Documentation).

In detail:

• Applying for a master’s program: Application, admission requirements and more
• Important information about your application from the TUM school

• Degree Certificate and Diploma or Subject and Grade Transcript of Studies to Date
• Transcript of Records
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation)
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) if the qualification for graduate studies (e.g. a Bachelor’s) was obtained outside Germany)

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Degree Certificate and Diploma (authentic document)
• Transcript of Records (authentic document)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. A complete list of the required documents will be available in TUMonline once you have accepted your place in the degree program.

Application period for the winter semester: 01.01. – 31.05.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. 

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its Master’s degree program.

In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your Bachelor’s program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected, or invited to an admissions interview.

In detail:

• Aptitude Assessment for Master
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (appendix 2, PDF German) (PDF 158 KB)