Through DigiQ, you may study innovative DigiQ-courses at the cutting edge of Quantum Technology, participate in a substantial internship and exchange program, and join one of four DigiQ-Networks with fellow students and researchers from across Europe. DigiQ is a flexible program designed to be accessible to all students. You may study one or several courses and/or join a network.
DigiQ Master Certification
For those who wish to become experts in Quantum Technology, the DigiQ Master Certification is available for studying 30 ECTS of DigiQ-Courses and completing a year of attendance to a DigiQ-Network. This also unlocks the opportunity to sign up for a paid internship either in an academic lab or in a partner company.
DigiQ-Courses, Networks, and internships/exchanges are available to sign up on DigiQ-Track on the official website.
In order for students to successfully complete the DigiQ-Master program, they must
- Complete a Master’s degree program in Quantum Technology and supplement their study by
- Obtaining 30 ECTS accredited from the DigiQ Ecosystem, and
- Participating actively (>50% attendance) at the events incorporated into a DigiQ-Network.
The DigiQ-Master certificate is awarded by the consortium alongside the locally awarded Quantum Technology Masters degree at the end of the study program.
Examples on how to obtain 30 ECTS for the DigiQ-Master program
| DigiQ Courses from UCPH and DTU, as well as online from other DigiQ universities | ECTS |
| Introduction to Quantum Information Science (UCPH) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to Quantum Computing (UCPH) | 7.5 |
| Experimental Techniques in Quantum Technology (DTU) | 5 |
| Online courses accredited by other DigiQ Universities | 10 |
| + One year of attendance in a DigiQ Network |
| DigiQ courses from UCPH and DTU, + internship in a company or in a research group | ECTS |
| Introduction to Quantum Information Science (UCPH) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to Quantum Computing (UCPH) | 7.5 |
| Experimental Techniques in Quantum Technology (DTU) 5 | 5 |
| Internships in a company or in a research group. This can give 15 ECTS as Project in Practice | 15 |
| + One year of attendance in a DigiQ Network |
Courses offered in the Urban area of Copenhagen
| University of Copenhagen | ECTS |
| Introduction to Quantum Information Science | 7.5 |
| Introduction to Quantum Computing | 7.5 |
| Physical Implementation of quantum information processing | 7.5 |
| Quantum Information Theory | 7.5 |
| External courses/internships accredited through project in practice (elective) Such external courses/internships can give ECTS if approved at KU as project in practice (internship) or project outside course scope (course). Contact Study Director (Jan Philip Solovej). |
| DTU | ECTS |
| Quantum Information Technology | 5 |
| Experimental Techniques in Quantum Technology | 5 |
| Quantum Optics | 10 |
| + most likely 2 courses from QIS Msc from DTU compute | |
Internships, Thesis projects, and Exchanges
Internships, Master’s thesis projects, and exchanges are available at partner institutions across Europe. For information on how this mobility program works, including how to receive travel funding, see the DigiQ Website.
A list of internship opportunities is published on the DQ-Track system. You can apply directly through there or contact the hosts. It is possible to complete a KU Master’s thesis in the context of an internship opportunity as well. Contact your local representative for more information.
Summary information for students and partners
Students can apply for financial support throughout the year if they already participate or plan to participate in the DigiQ exchange or DigiQ internship program. Students can only receive financial support if they are part of a DigiQ network. The selection process for the mobility program will take place regularly and several times during the year.
The level of financial support depends on the country of the host institution in case of in person participation, and it depends on the country of the home institution in case of virtual participation.
General conditions
Host institutions must offer at least 10 ECTS of DigiQ courses to students in order to take an exchange in a given semester. DigiQ ECTS points are awarded for internships and master’s projects at a rate of 1 ECTS per 25 hours of workload, regardless of whether the internship results in formal ECTS at the sending institution.
Networks
Students can apply to any network. They have to join a network to be eligible for travel and internship funding.
List of networks
- AQISS: Applied Quantum Information Science Student Network
- AQT: Advocates for Quantum Technology
- EFEQT: Empowering the Future Experts in Quantum Science and Technology for Europe
- NQC: Network for Quantum Computing
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Master in Quantum information science at the University of Copenhagen
Heads of Studies at KU and DTU, teachers and QIS-students talk about the MSc in Quantum Information Science.