Quantum Science & Technology, MS
Build an in-depth grasp of quantum science while exploring areas of application including quantum computing, nanomaterials, and photonics.
Prepare for a career in emerging areas of quantum mechanics and technology, helping to create revolutionary advances in domains ranging from computing to materials science. In the MS in Quantum Science and Technology program offered jointly by Columbia Engineering and the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, you’ll master foundational areas and key applications in this exciting field while taking advantage of a flexible curriculum to customize your learning in light of your career goals.
An active research environment anchored in the Columbia Quantum Initiative places you in the center of cutting-edge developments as faculty from diverse disciplines work together to advance the field. Upon graduation, you’ll benefit from industry connections, an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the vibrant start-up economy of New York City to discover incredible career opportunities.
Why Get your Master's in Quantum Science and Technology at Columbia?
Columbia Engineering provides a rigorous Ivy League education in an atmosphere charged with innovation in the heart of a dynamic global city.
As a student here, you’ll benefit from:
- Incredible Research Environment:
Join a rich community of exploration and innovation across schools and departments, including the Columbia Quantum Initiative, the School of Engineering, and the Center for Computational Quantum Physics, with scores of researchers working on areas ranging from quantum computing to photonics to quantum materials.
- Strategic Partnerships
Benefit from Colombia's position within a network of universities, research organizations, and industry partners through the Columbia Quantum Initiative to access extended opportunities for research, internships, and job connections.
- Multi-Disciplinary Expertise:
Learn from active scholars and researchers within several departments of the School of Engineering and the Department of Physics, gaining insights and perspectives from diverse fields for a broad career preparation.
- Flexible Curriculum:
Choose to focus your training in areas that match your career objectives, including quantum computing, photonics, and nanoscale technology, with a selection of electives within Engineering and Physics tracks.