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SMU Lyle’s M.S. in quantum engineering is a pioneering program designed for forward-thinkers ready to drive advancements in quantum technology. This comprehensive program delves into quantum informatics and quantum engineering, enabling you to create and improve advanced processes, systems and devices.
Explore diverse areas of quantum engineering, from sensing and computation to communications and bespoke systems. Engage with both established and emerging technologies and prepare to innovate and excel in a rapidly evolving field.
SMU Lyle’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department prepares graduates for the full range of career opportunities in the high-technology marketplace and enables them to reach their fullest potential as a professional, researcher and member of society.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
SMU Lyle’s M.S. in quantum engineering is a pioneering program designed for forward-thinkers ready to drive advancements in quantum technology. This comprehensive program delves into quantum informatics and quantum engineering, enabling you to create and improve advanced processes, systems and devices.
Explore diverse areas of quantum engineering, from sensing and computation to communications and bespoke systems. Engage with both established and emerging technologies and prepare to innovate and excel in a rapidly evolving field.
SMU Lyle’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department prepares graduates for the full range of career opportunities in the high-technology marketplace and enables them to reach their fullest potential as a professional, researcher and member of society.
Admission Requirements
80+
55+
6.5+
110+
In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the Lyle School of Engineering for M.S. degree programs, additionally MSQE students are required to meet the following requirements.
A bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or electrical engineering. Students holding bachelor’s degrees in other STEM fields, such as computer science, may be admitted to the program after review of their undergraduate transcripts to ensure their elective course are appropriate for entry into the program.
In terms of preparation and articulation, prospective MSQE students should possess knowledge equivalent to that gained from the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents. MSQE students may be conditionally admitted to the program after demonstrating they possess this knowledge and they may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate courses to satisfy this requirement based upon a determination of the MSQE Program Director. Calculus-based physics sequence including mechanics, electricity and magnetism Calculus-based introductory probability and statistics Introductory linear algebra Undergraduate computer programming Introductory computer organization or architecture
15 May 2026
2 Years
Aug
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M.S. in Quantum Engineering
Main campus, Dallas, United States
24 monthsProgramme duration
15 May, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore diverse areas of quantum engineering, from sensing and computation to communications and bespoke systems. Engage with both established and emerging technologies and prepare to innovate and excel in a rapidly evolving field.
SMU Lyle’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department prepares graduates for the full range of career opportunities in the high-technology marketplace and enables them to reach their fullest potential as a professional, researcher and member of society.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore diverse areas of quantum engineering, from sensing and computation to communications and bespoke systems. Engage with both established and emerging technologies and prepare to innovate and excel in a rapidly evolving field.
SMU Lyle’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department prepares graduates for the full range of career opportunities in the high-technology marketplace and enables them to reach their fullest potential as a professional, researcher and member of society.
Admission Requirements
Calculus-based physics sequence including mechanics, electricity and magnetism
Calculus-based introductory probability and statistics
Introductory linear algebra
Undergraduate computer programming
Introductory computer organization or architecture
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