Quantum Science University of Siegen

The University of Siegen offers a Master’s programme in Quantum Science with a duration of four semesters.

The aim of the MSc programme in Quantum Science is to educate young scientists who are dedicated to a career in the field. Key points of the programme are as follows:

• The programme is interdisciplinary at the border between physics, mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering. It is open for students with a BSc in any of these four fields.
• The programme is international and the language of instruction is English.
• The programme introduces novel teaching formats such as project work. It also encourages students to engage in research, e.g. by encouraging them to visit international schools.
• This programme is open for students with a BSc in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering.

First and second semester: lectures, seminars, and a mini research project

Third semester: A preparation project for the MSc thesis (18 CP) and some additional courses (12 CP).

Fourth semester: Master's thesis

As there are many schools in quantum technologies, students who visit one of these schools should be able to obtain CPs for that. In addition, during the third semester, students can do an internship in industry if it is related to the subject of the Master's thesis.

Current dates are below, please check the website of the MSc programme for updates.

Admission for winter semester (lectures starting in October):

• 1 January until 30 April each year for general applications,
• 1 April until 31 August for applicants from EU countries.

Admission for summer semester (lectures starting in April): 

• 1 August until 31 October in the preceding year for general applications,
• 1 October until 31 March for applicants from EU countries.

This programme is open for students with a BSc in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering. For detailed information, see https://www.uni-siegen.de/en/study/master/quantum-science.

Students have to pay a semester contribution of approximately 372 EUR, which is due before the start of each semester, as part of (re-)registration. This fee covers the cost of a public transport ticket (valid for six months in all of Germany), a social services contribution, and student activities.

The city of Siegen has very moderate costs for accommodation, offering attractive living conditions for students. Living expenses range from only 800 EUR to 1,000 EUR per month, including rent, health insurance, food, clothing, learning materials, phone/Internet, travel expenses, entertainment, and sports. This estimated cost of living can vary depending on lifestyle, type of accommodation, budget, and spending habits.

It is important that students plan and manage their finances throughout the duration of the degree programme to ensure they have enough funds to cover semester contributions and living costs.

Students can find part-time jobs with the help of the job placement service of the university. Siegen and the surrounding area are home to a large number of medium-sized industrial enterprises (SMEs), or so-called hidden champions in electrical and mechanical engineering. Some bigger examples include the companies SMS and Achenbach Buschhütten. A lot of smaller, yet very successful and quickly growing high-tech companies are located here as well, for instance, PMD Technologies and Asentics, which are spin-off companies of the university. Therefore, there are employment prospects in the region, particularly for positions that are available during the semester break and following graduation.

Students at the University of Siegen can apply for the “Deutschlandstipendium / Studienförderfonds”, which can cover part of the students' cost of living. Scholarships for doctoral students are available at the House of Young Talents of the University of Siegen.

The career services team helps with all questions regarding career entry and career planning. It offers information on occupational fields, helps with the career-related structuring of studies and provides direct support with individual coaching and consulting services when it comes to finding a good career start after graduation.

Furthermore, the programme "Forging International Talents - FIT in Siegen" specifically supports international students during their whole studies with a focus on preparation for the German job market. Additionally, the offers of the "Alumniverbund" provide a good opportunity to network and to benefit from the experiences of former students.

There are student residences (dormitories) of the "Studierendenwerk" (student services) close to the university. The rent for a room is between 240 EUR and 460 EUR. Please be aware that German universities do not usually have campus systems like universities in some other countries, where all students can find accommodation directly on the university property. Therefore, some students might have to find rooms on their own. The private accommodation costs per room are 400 EUR on average. Detailed information concerning general accommodation can be found here.

Early application/search is advisable.