Master Quantum Engineering

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Lieu Chimie ParisTech-PSL ENS-PSL ESPCI-PSL Mines Paris -PSL Observatoire de Paris-PSL
Durée
22 mois
Master 1 Master 2 - En anglais
Contact

Mame Diallo

Gestionnaire du Master Quantum Engineering

mame.diallo@phys.ens.fr


Carlo Sirtori

Directeur du Master Quantum Engineering

carlo.sirtori@ens.fr

 

Nicolas Bergeal

Co-Directeur

nicolas.bergeal@espci.fr


Comité de pilotage

Carlo Sirtori (ENS - PSL)

carlo.sirtori@ens.fr

Nicolas Bergeal (ESPCI - PSL)

nicolas.bergeal@espci.fr

Franck Pereira (Observatoire de Paris - PSL)

franck.pereira@obspm.fr

Jérôme Lodewyck (Observatoire de Paris - PSL)

jerome.lodewyck@obspm.fr

Pierre Rouchon (Mines ParisTech- PSL)

pierre.rouchon@minesparis.psl.eu

Philippe Goldner (Chimie ParisTech - PSL)

philippe.goldner@chimieparistech.psl.eu

Diana Serrano (Chimie ParisTech - PSL)

diana.serrano@chimieparistech.psl.eu

 

 

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PSL’s quantum engineering programme is a 2-year program that provides cutting-edge training. It is spread over two years and 120 ECTS, requesting full-time studies. 

Quantum technologies are a strategic global topic for academia and industry. These disruptive technologies have the potential to revolutionise the design and implementation of information and communication sciences and technologies. France is investing nearly €2 billion in this field over the next four years.

A new interdisciplinary training programme in quantum technologies has been launched by PSL University in September 2022. It results from an unprecedented synergy between some of its founding schools, namely: Ecole normale supérieure, ESPCI Paris, Mines Paris, École nationale supérieure de Chimie de Paris - PSL and the Observatoire de Paris, and it is part of PSL’s graduate programme in physics.


The academic year is divided into two semesters.

  • Semester 1: Courses and Practicums (30 ECTS).
  • Semester 2 : Internship in France or abroad for the first year (30 ECTS).

PhD track

The PSL PhD track call is now closed.

 For more details visit https://psl.eu/en/phd-track-physics

 

Announcements

The admissions period for the 2025-2026 academic year is now open.

Advantages

Quantum technologies are a strategic global topic for academia and industry. These disruptive technologies have the potential to revolutionise the design and implementation of information and communication sciences and technologies. France is investing nearly €2 billion in this field over the next four years.

A new interdisciplinary training programme in quantum technologies has been launched by PSL University in September 2022. It results from an unprecedented synergy between some of its founding schools, namely: Ecole normale supérieure, ESPCI Paris, Mines Paris, École nationale supérieure de Chimie de Paris - PSL and the Observatoire de Paris, and it is part of PSL’s graduate programme in physics.

Learning outcomes

  • Be trained in the challenges of quantum physics and associated technologies, from the first year of the Master's program
  • Contribute to cutting-edge research in a world-renowned interdisciplinary research ecosystem
  • Become part of the next generation of quantum experts who will bring quantum science and engineering into next-level applications.
Who should apply and how

Prerequisites

Master Year 1 (M1):
•    B.Sc in Physics, Physics-Chemistry, Engineering science etc.
•    A minimum level of English B2/C1 is required.
•    Excellent background in Physics and Mathematics is required.

Master Year 2 (M2): 
•    Students must have reached the M1 level (240 ECTS) in Physics, Physics-Chemistry, Engineering science etc.
•    A minimum level of English B2/C1 is required.
•    Excellent background in Physics and Mathematics is required.

Please note that the Master's program is taught in English (level C1 recommended)


2024/25 Admissions calendar

  • Master's degree Year 1  :
    • Round 1: applications from October 17 to December 11, 2023 (Phd track). Apply here
    • Round 2: applications from January 14 to March 13, 2025. Apply here   
  • Master's degree Year 2: applications from February 3 to April 30, 2025. Apply here  

Application procedure

Based on an application package (on PSL portal) and interview (only for M1). Eligible candidates will be invited for an admission interview (remote). These interviews will be held in English.

Phd track (from Master's degree Year 1) | Guidelines for the interview 

Eligible aplicants will be received by the steering committee of the master’s degree. Each interview (in English) will last approximately 20 minutes.
-    4 minutes on your academic background (CV)
-    6 minutes to describe a "quantum" scientific result obtained during an internship or a project (a short scientific presentation)
-    2 minutes to explain your motivations for this master’s program and your future professional project
-    8 minutes for a Q&A session
This timing is indicative.


Application package 


Only complete applications submitted within the deadlines will be considered by the committee. Applicants should submit the following documents: 

  • Academic CV (in English)
  • Research project (In English)
  • Statement of purpose (In English)
  • Transcripts and diplomas from each higher education institution / university attended (Bachelor and Master if applicable). 
    One unique pdf for all your documents. You can use pdf-merge website for example.
  • Proof of English proficiency, level C1 (proof not compulsory but recommended)
    - If your first language is English or if you have earned a higher education diploma in an English-speaking university, you should include a statement to this effect.
    - If not, you should include the official results from a recent test of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS. If you have no recent official results, you can submit some older test results provisionally. This will not detract from the assessment of your application, but we reserve the right to ask for more recent official results later in the selection process.
  • References: contact details (name, position title, email) of at least two academic referees.
Fees and Scholarships

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are set by ministerial decree (env. €250). Please note that you will also need to provide proof of payment for the CVEC (Student Life and Campus Fee) of €103.


Scholarship opportunities

  • A limited number of excellence scholarships at the Master's level. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence (and the quality of the research project) to the most deserving students admitted to the programme. Each scholarship is worth €10,000 per year (€1,000 per month for 10 months) and covers both years of the Master’s program (M1 & M2). The scholarship for the second year (M2) is contingent on attendance and successful completion of the first year (M1).Students wishing to apply for this Master's scholarship should follow the detailed procedure outlined below*.
  • Guaranteed funding for three years of PhD study will be provided to all students admitted to the PhD track, contingent on the doctoral contract being carried out at PSL. Only the most deserving students admitted to the PhD track will be awarded a Master's scholarship.

*| Procedure for Applying for the Master’s Scholarships in Quantum Engineering | After submitting your application on the PSL application portal, please send a motivation letter to the following email addresses: admissions-QE@psl.eu and mayeul.forte@phys-ens.fr.
 

This document must be sent within the following deadlines:


Session 1 (October - December 2024): before February 14, 2025
Session 2 (January - March 2025): before April 14, 2025

After the master

This Master program leads to a large number of opportunities, especially:

  • Academic research
  • Private sector (Industry, Finance)
  • Entrepreneurship
General information

Visa and residence permit

You don't need to apply for a student visa if you are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EU), Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican. Since the 1st January 2021, British citizens must apply for a visa to study in France.

However, if you are not a citizen of the European Union, you will need to apply for a "VLS-TS" visa (Visa de Long Séjour pour études-Titre de Séjour).

- If you are a citizen from a country with a CEF (Etudes en France) procedure, you must apply via Études en France.

 Check if your home country is concerned by the CEF procedure and if so, apply through the Campus France website

- If you are a citizen from a country not concerned by the CEF procedure, the French consular authorities in your country of residence will advise you on the procedure for the visa application to follow.


Information for international students: 

There are three French university degrees: the licence (bachelor’s), the master and the doctorat (PhD). 
- The licence is prepared in three years after obtaining the baccalauréat (high-school degree). 
- The master is prepared in two years: M1 (first year of master) and M2 (second year of master). 
- The doctorat is usually prepared in three years.

Students can enrol in M1 in one university and in M2 in another one. Traditionally, many french students attend M1 in the same university or grande école in which they got the licence. 

During the M2, students choose the PhD subject and the supervisor, and apply for fellowships. The are several types of PhD contracts, some based on fellowships by the French Ministry of Education, some funded by research grants, 
and also by private companies and foundations.

Master 1 timetable 2024/2025

 

 

 

 

Master 2 timetable 2024/2025