Quantum Engineering

Interdisciplinary Minor

Elevate your Mines degree

Are you prepared for the next technological revolution that will fundamentally reshape the global workforce? Skilled professionals with knowledge in quantum science and technology will be essential to many fields, and with a quantum engineering minor at Mines, you can ensure you’re ready to take on these emerging opportunities.

With strong industry connections and hands-on learning experiences, this minor will give you the fundamentals required to understand entanglement in quantum information technologies and how it’s used for computation, communication and sensing while giving you the skills the workforce needs. So give your career a head start and be ready to solve some of the most significant scientific and engineering challenges—the world needs you.

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Go farther with a specialization

The quantum engineering interdisciplinary minor will enhance undergraduates’ technical expertise and problem-solving abilities while preparing them to meet the industry’s challenges. Undergraduate students have the following degree options:

  • Interdisciplinary Minor (18 credits)

Become a #HelluvaEngineer

As one of the nation’s leading engineering and applied science universities, Colorado School of Mines isn’t your typical college. Learn more about how our faculty, degree programs, research facilities and campus traditions create a truly unique experience for Mines students.

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Making Mines more affordable

Mines’ financial assistance program awards more than $60 million per year, and over 82 percent of the student body receives some form of financial aid.

A student experience like no other