What can students expect? Intended programme director John van de Wetering explains:

The first in the Netherlands

The Master's degree in Quantum Computer Science will be the first Computer Science programme with a specialisation in Quantum information in the Netherlands. Even worldwide, the master's programme is one of only a small number of programmes in Quantum-related subjects.

Growing need

This 2-year programme meets the growing social need for more and more experts with knowledge and skills in Quantum technology. The University of Amsterdam is ideally placed to design and develop this programme because of its strong connection to QuSoft, the research hub in Quantum technology.

Why a student chooses Quantum Computer Science at the UvA:

• Unique Master: this is one of the few programmes in Quantum-related subjects that is based in computer science. It is a unique programme focused on research and requires a strong mathematical foundation.
• Revolutionary field: this Master's allow students to contribute to the very active and topical research field that could revolutionise computing capabilities.
• Students will study at the Amsterdam Science Park, the environment where excellent education, research and startups come together. The lecturers for this Master's are top researchers from the internationally renowned QuSoft Research centre.

Students who have completed their Bachelor's degree in, for example, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and astronomy are welcome to start this unique new MSc programme in September 2024.