Explore how quantum physics becomes technology. This English-taught master’s, developed with CSIC, connects scientific principles with emerging engineering applications.
What you study
Quantum computing and simulation, communications and cryptography, and sensing and metrology are central themes. The curriculum includes 60 compulsory credits, 18 electives and a 12-credit thesis.
Who it may suit
The course expects strong mathematics and physics, together with programming and algorithmic foundations. Review the academic and English entry requirements with UC3M.
Future directions
The combination is relevant to further quantum research and technology development. When comparing programmes, consider whether your curiosity lies primarily in physical systems, software or engineering applications.
Elementos esenciales del curso
- Institución
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
- País
- España
- Asunto
- Física y ciencia de los materiales
- Nivel de estudio
- Grado de maestría
- La enseñanza del idioma
- Inglés
- Formato del estudio
- En el campus
- Campus
- Leganés, Madrid region, Spain
- Duración
- 2 academic years
- Créditos
- 90 ECTS
- Cuotas de matrícula
- The page labels its displayed rates as 2024/25: €7,200 across 90 credits for EU students and €10,800 across 90 credits for non-EU students across 90 credits. These are historical, not confirmed 2026/27 prices.
- Ingreso
- Applications shown as closed on 28 October 2026. Consult UC3M for the next intake calendar.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-28
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