Quantum Engineering

Graduate Program at Colorado School of Mines

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Grounded in fundamental physics and a diverse engineering skillset, the interdisciplinary Quantum Engineering graduate program at Colorado School of Mines sets graduates up for success. A true interdisciplinary program, quantum engineering at Mines introduces students to exciting fields such as physics, materials science, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and more. Students will graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to become leaders in this emerging and stimulating field. 

Aided by the full support of our esteemed faculty and ample opportunities for hands-on research, students will have the experience to ensure they can approach challenges in their field with new and unique perspectives. With seemingly endless applications and opportunities, quantum technology will provide a new wave of solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. If you’re looking to pursue a career in a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, come explore the renowned quantum engineering graduate program at Mines. 

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Requirements and Costs

Graduate Certificate

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Required
  • GRE: Not Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: Not Required
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
  • Statement of Purpose: Not Required. Suggested if GPA is less than 3.0/4.0
  • Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
  • For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement

Master’s Non-Thesis

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Required
  • GRE: Not Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Letters of recommendation are not required for current Mines students. 
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
  • For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement

Master’s Thesis

  • Bachelor’s degree: Required
  • GRE: Not Required
  • Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
  • Statement of Purpose: Required
  • Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
  • For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.

For additional information about these admissions requirements, please refer to the Admissions Requirements page

 

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*Allowance for fees based on mandatory fees charged to all students. Does not include fees for orientation, library, yearbook, refrigerator rental, voice messaging, etc.

At less than 4.5 credit hours, you may be ineligible for financial aid.

WHY STUDY QUANTUM ENGINEERING AT MINES?

With a renowned faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities and generous graduate funding, it’s no wonder that Mines is a top choice for students pursuing a graduate degree in quantum engineering. We offer a variety of degree options, including master’s thesis, master’s non-thesis and graduate certificates to ensure you can find the right path for you.

Located in Golden, Colorado in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Mines is the ideal location to pursue quantum engineering. In fact, just recently, Colorado was designated as an official tech hub for quantum industry. And located just twenty minutes from downtown Denver and a quick drive to countless outdoor recreation opportunities, you’ll be happy to call Golden home during your time here. 

Why choose Mines to study Quantum Engineering? Well, just take a look:

  • Mines is a top research university with a high ROI and recognized by Carnegie as an R1 (very high research activity) university 
  • On average, 96% of graduates have positive outcomes following graduation, such as securing a job or advancing to graduate school 
  • Active Society of Quantum Engineers student organization founded by QE NRT students 
  • Established commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion 

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Lincoln Carr

DR. LINCOLN CARR 

Prof. Carr’s theoretical research in quantum information science is focused on quantum complexity, open quantum systems, and quantum transport.  We work directly with real-world physical architectures in both quantum simulators and quantum computers, ranging from superconducting circuits to ultracold molecules in optical lattices to multimode optics. 

Besides the university and national lab members of the Open Quantum Frontier Institute external collaborators include Durham University, Google Inc, Imperial College London, Sorbonne University, and many others. 

Career Outcomes

  • Quantum engineer
  • Quantum physicist
  • Atomic physicist
  • Quantum research scientist
  • Quantum hardware engineer
  • Quantum software engineer
  • Quantum control engineer

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Degree Options

Graduate Certificate

  • Quantum Engineering Software Track
  • Quantum Engineering Hardware Track

Master’s Non-Thesis

  • Quantum Engineering Software Track
  • Quantum Engineering Hardware Track

Master’s Thesis

  • Quantum Engineering Software Track
  • Quantum Engineering Hardware Track