Master in Quantum Engineering at Polytechnic University of Turin
Two-year English-taught LM-29 master at Politecnico di Torino in quantum computing, communication and sensing, with cleanroom, cryogenics and qubit labs. Entry needs 100 credits across maths, physics, computing and engineering, and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Turin
English
Polytechnic University of Turin
Quantum Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-29) taught in English at Politecnico di Torino in Turin. Entry needs a bachelor's with at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing and 60 more in related science or engineering subjects, plus English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Quantum Engineering asks for a bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing fundamentals and 60 more in science or engineering subjects, a suitable academic record, and English at B2 with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirement
You need a bachelor's degree or three-year university diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable and earned after at least 15 years of total education. Your previous studies must include: [1]
- At least 40 credits in basic subjects: chemistry fundamentals, physics (FIS/01 to FIS/04), computer engineering or computer science (ING-INF/05, INF/01), and algebra, geometry and mathematical analysis (MAT/02, MAT/03, MAT/05).
- At least 60 further credits from a wider list: the same basic subjects, plus probability, mathematical physics, numerical analysis, operations research and statistics (MAT/06 to MAT/09, SECS-S/02), and engineering sectors in manufacturing technology, materials science, electrical engineering and power systems, electronics, telecommunications, automation, computer engineering and electronic measurements (ING-IND/16, 22, 31 and 33, ING-INF/01, 03, 04, 05 and 07).
Credits in sectors shared by both groups count first towards the 40-credit group. The programme lead can admit you with up to 10 missing credits; a larger gap needs the Collegio Coordinator's approval. Missing credits must be made up before enrolment, through single courses for up to 60 credits. [1]
PoliTo's 2026/27 course table recommends a background in any field of engineering, physics or mathematics. Students in a five or six-year single-cycle degree who have not graduated need at least 15 years of total education, 3 of them at university, and at least 180 ECTS. [1][3]
Knowledge the committee looks for
Because the degree is highly multidisciplinary, you need a sound grounding drawn from these areas. Professors check it against the content of your previous study plan: [1]
- Physics: mechanics, thermodynamics, optics and electromagnetism
- Structure of matter and modern physics
- Electronics and electronic devices
- Chemistry and materials science
- Micro and nano-scale characterisation techniques, such as SEM, TEM, AFM, Raman, XRD and XPS
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rules above:
- Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electrical or Engineering Physics, or a B.Sc. in Physics, with solid maths.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a B.Sc. in Mathematics or Chemistry. These can reach the credit groups but often cover physics, electronics or materials only lightly.
- Often short: a BCA, B.Sc. IT, B.Com, BBA or BA, or a B.Tech in Civil Engineering, as these rarely reach both credit groups or the knowledge areas.
The first-semester foundation modules adapt to your background once you are admitted, but they do not replace the entry rules. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum for this programme. Other certificates are accepted under PoliTo's certificate table, and no Italian is required. [1][2][3]
- Exemption: a degree taught in English at a university in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and other listed countries, or a degree from the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or another country on the university's list, replaces the certificate. You upload an official statement from your university that English was the medium of instruction. [2]
- Sharing scores: TOEFL and TOEIC results are sent with code C285, and Cambridge results are shared online with your Candidate ID. [2]
For the visa, the embassy may ask for extra documents such as a language certificate, so we check this for your file. [2]
Selection
There is no entrance test. Professors from the programme, appointed by the Collegio, assess your academic performance and how well your previous studies fit the degree, through Apply@polito. A syllabus is not required for this programme. [1][2][3]
The result is eligible, a conditional offer (eligible, but you still need to finish your bachelor's), or not eligible. A positive evaluation is valid only for the academic year you apply for. [1][2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, the first call for foreign qualifications ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026, with results on 15 April 2026. The second call ran from 18 March to 20 April 2026, with results on 22 June 2026. [2]
Eligible non-EU applicants living abroad were asked to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026 (first call) or 15 July 2026 (second call). Online enrolment closed on 5 October 2026, and the type D visa had to be uploaded by 30 November 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply online on Apply@polito with one application per call, choosing up to two master's programmes in order of preference. [2]
- Required uploads: passport, CV, bachelor's degree certificate or an official document with your expected graduation date, an official transcript showing the grading and credit systems, and your English certificate or exemption statement. [2]
- Format: documents on letterhead, stamped and signed. Documents not in Italian, English, French or Spanish are merged with an official English or Italian translation. [2]
- Optional: one extra document, such as a GRE report, a recommendation or motivation letter, or proof of relevant training or work. [2]
- No changes after submission: incomplete applications are rejected and cannot be resubmitted in the same year. [2]
- For enrolment: a declaration of value, CIMEA statement of comparability or Diploma Supplement, plus the type D study visa and an Italian fiscal code. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which PoliTo validates only once you are eligible and have uploaded your bachelor's degree. [2]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- Politecnico di Torino, Department of Electronics and Telecommunications. Academic regulations, Master's degree in Quantum Engineering (LM-29), academic year 2026/27, issued by Rector's Decree no. 525 of 28 May 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Admissions and Enrolment. Applicants with a non-Italian qualification, Master's degree programmes, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino. Course-specific requirements for Master's degree programmes, applicants with a non-Italian qualification, academic year 2026/27, updated 19 December 2025. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Quantum Engineering programme page, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Politecnico di Torino, Teaching Portal. Quantum Engineering study plan and course list, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Quantum Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-29 Electronic Engineering) taught entirely in English at the main campus of Politecnico di Torino in Turin. It is run by the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications within the Collegio of Electronic, Telecommunications and Physics Engineering. Access is uncapped, subject to an evaluation of your admission requirements. [1][4]
The degree trains engineers to use quantum technologies in engineering, with a focus on three sectors: computing, communication and sensing. It combines mathematics, physics, electronics and computer science, and is designed to adapt to students from different academic backgrounds. [1][4]
What you will study
The degree runs over four semesters and 120 CFU, and the fourth semester is dedicated to the thesis. In the first semester you choose between foundation modules in mathematics, physics, programming or technology, depending on your background. [1]
Units in the 2026/27 course list include: [5]
- Quantum Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Devices (12 CFU)
- Materials and Processes for quantum sensing, metrology and qubit devices, and Qubit Electronics (12 CFU)
- Quantum information and Quantum photonics (6 CFU each)
- HPC (High Performance Computing) and Cybersecurity (6 CFU each)
- Quantum Communications and Networks, and Quantum Cryptography (12 CFU)
- Quantum Hardware Design and Optimization, and Quantum Computing (12 CFU)
- Labs of Quantum technologies (6 CFU)
Electives make up 12 CFU, with options such as an internship, Machine learning and pattern recognition, and Quantum response theory. The thesis is worth 18 CFU. [5]
How the programme is taught
Laboratory work is a core part of the degree: micro and nano-fabrication in a cleanroom, cryogenics, quantum photonics measurements, qubit experiments and Python programming, in individual and group activities. [1]
The thesis can be theoretical or applied, and it can be carried out with universities, research centres or companies in Italy or abroad. The thesis and its defence are in English. [1]
Career paths
The academic regulations describe three professional profiles: [1]
- Quantum computing expert: develops quantum and hybrid applications and new quantum computers, at companies building quantum hardware and software, in sectors that use quantum computing such as finance, and in research bodies.
- Quantum communication expert: designs secure quantum communication systems and quantum key distribution set-ups, in telecommunications, network and security companies.
- Quantum sensing expert: designs quantum sensors and test benches for high-tech firms in microelectronics, defence, aerospace, energy and environment, and biomedical engineering, and works in research and metrology.
Graduates can also continue to a PhD or further specialist training in Italy or abroad. [4]
Fees and scholarships
Politecnico di Torino sets tuition in its yearly fee regulations, and students can apply for a reduction based on family income, using an ISEE parificato when the family lives abroad. EDISU Piemonte, the regional body for the right to study, runs the regional scholarship and university housing, and international students can apply through its annual call. EDISU decides awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad apply through PoliTo's general calls for foreign qualifications on Apply@polito, choosing up to two master's programmes in one application. For 2026/27 the first call ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 and the second from 18 March to 20 April 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2]
After a positive evaluation, we submit your Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D study visa and enrol with a declaration of value, CIMEA statement of comparability or Diploma Supplement. [2]
Compare related quantum master's programmes
Compare the curriculum and entry requirements at each university before choosing your shortlist.
- Master in Quantum Science and Engineering at University of Padua
- Master in Quantum Science and Engineering at University of Naples Federico II
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against PoliTo's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Apply@polito application, supporting documents and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your EDISU Piemonte scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Quantum Engineering at PoliTo?
A bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing fundamentals and at least 60 more in science or engineering subjects. The programme lead can accept up to 10 missing credits. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
No. Professors on the programme evaluate your academic record and check your previous courses for knowledge of physics, electronics, materials and related areas. A syllabus is not required for this programme. [1][3]
Is Quantum Engineering taught in English?
Yes. The whole degree is taught in English, including the thesis and its defence, and PoliTo lists only an English requirement, at B2, for admission to this programme. [1][3]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 or higher, with IELTS 5.5 as the listed minimum. A degree taught in English in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other listed countries can replace the certificate, with an official medium-of-instruction statement. [1][2][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the general calls for foreign qualifications ran from 19 December 2025 to 13 February 2026 and from 18 March to 20 April 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You upload an official document with your expected graduation date and can receive a conditional offer. PoliTo validates Universitaly pre-enrolment only once your degree is uploaded, and for 2026/27 enrolment closed on 5 October 2026. [2]
I have a B.Tech in Computer Science or a B.Sc. in Mathematics. Can I apply?
Possibly. Both can reach the credit groups through computing or maths, but professors also check physics, electronics and materials knowledge, which these degrees often cover only lightly. First-semester modules adapt to your background once admitted. [1]
What do Quantum Engineering graduates do?
The regulations describe experts in quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing, working at quantum hardware and software firms, telecoms and security companies, high-tech firms in microelectronics, defence, aerospace and biomedical engineering, and in research and metrology. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Quantum Engineering at PoliTo?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against PoliTo's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the EDISU Piemonte scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Quantum Engineering?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech or B.E. in Electronics or Electrical, or a B.Sc. in Physics, can meet the rule if it includes at least 40 credits in maths, physics, chemistry and computing and 60 more in related subjects. You also need English at B2. The steps are the Apply@polito application, confirmation of eligibility and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Quantum Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Quantum Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Quantum Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: Apply@polito application in a general call, confirmation of eligibility and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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