Quantum Technologies (DSIC) RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
- Degree
- Master's
- Language of instruction
- English
- International support
- Welcome event Specialist counselling Visa matters Support with registration procedures Tutors
First impressions
- Location
Kaiserslautern
- Intake
Winter semester
- Duration
6 semesters
- Study structure
Part-time (study alongside work)
- Mode of study
More than 50% online
- Tuition fees per semester
2,040 EUR
- Application deadline
The distance learning programme starts in the winter semester (October) of every year. The application phase usually opens in mid-May of the respective year. For information on the admission requirements and the application process, please visit our website:
https://fernstudium.rptu.de/en/distance-learning-programmes/technology-engineering-and-natural-sciences/quantum-technologies.
General information
About the course
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
Course location
Kaiserslautern
Language of instruction
English
Languages
English
Description
The distance learning programme provides in-depth basic knowledge from the field of quantum technologies, specialisations in four pillars of quantum technology as well as lab courses to prepare students on an academic level for their future professional career.
The programme is aimed at individuals who are already active in the field of quantum technologies or related fields and want to deepen their knowledge through a solid foundation of techniques and methods on a scientific basis.
Examples of topics the modules focus on include:
- an introduction to quantum technology
- the mathematical, physical and technical foundations of quantum technologies
- quantum computing
- quantum simulation
- quantum communication
- quantum sensing
The programme includes basic and specialisation quantum technology labs.
Full-time / part-time
Part-time (study alongside work)
Duration
6 semesters
Intake
Winter semester
Mode of study
More than 50% online
Application deadline
The distance learning programme starts in the winter semester (October) of every year. The application phase usually opens in mid-May of the respective year. For information on the admission requirements and the application process, please visit our website:
https://fernstudium.rptu.de/en/distance-learning-programmes/technology-engineering-and-natural-sciences/quantum-technologies.
Tuition fees per semester
2,040 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees
At the moment, the tuition fees amount to 2,040 EUR per semester (including the Master‘s thesis fee).
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Current information
Find out more about the content and structure of the degree programmes, the admission requirements, the application process and the fees at one of our online information events. For upcoming events, see: https://fernstudium.rptu.de/en/events.
Further details
Course organisation
The teaching-learning format consists of comprehensive, scientifically sound, and practice-oriented self-study materials that have been developed by experts especially for distance learning, an online campus as an interactive learning platform, and on-campus phases to consolidate the knowledge that is acquired through self-study in theory and practice. Mandatory on-campus phases take place once per semester over a (long) weekend in Kaiserslautern.
A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
- Specialist literature in other languages
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Online learning
Pace of course
Mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany
Yes, compulsory
Costs & requirements
Costs
Tuition fees per semester
2,040 EUR
At the moment, the tuition fees amount to 2,040 EUR per semester (including the Master‘s thesis fee).
Semester contribution
Currently 140 EUR per semester
Costs of living
The tuition fees and semester contribution do not include travel and accommodation expenses or meal allowances during the on-campus phases.
Requirements
Academic admission requirements
For information on the admission requirements and the application process, please visit our website:
https://fernstudium.rptu.de/en/distance-learning-programmes/technology-engineering-and-natural-sciences/quantum-technologies.
Language requirements
Certain certificates are recognised as proof of language proficiency. For more information, please visit this website: https://fernstudium.rptu.de/en/faq.
Application deadline
The distance learning programme starts in the winter semester (October) of every year. The application phase usually opens in mid-May of the respective year. For information on the admission requirements and the application process, please visit our website:
https://fernstudium.rptu.de/en/distance-learning-programmes/technology-engineering-and-natural-sciences/quantum-technologies.
Submit application
Financing information
Funding opportunities within the institution
No
Additional support
Support for international students and doctoral candidates
- Welcome event
- Specialist counselling
- Visa matters
- Support with registration procedures
- Tutors
Contact
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Distance and Independent Studies Center (DISC)
Anja Steinbach
Erwin-Schrödinger-Straße 57
67663 Kaiserslautern
Tel.: +49 6312055350