Master in Quantum Science and Engineering at University of Naples Federico II
Two-year English-taught LM-44 master's at the University of Naples Federico II, bridging quantum physics, engineering and computing. Entry needs set credits in maths, physics and computing, plus English at B2.
Master
2 years
Naples
English
University of Naples Federico II
Quantum Science and Engineering is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-44) taught in English at the University of Naples Federico II in Naples. Entry needs a bachelor's of at least three years with 24 CFU in mathematics, 12 in physics, 6 in computer science and 12 more in listed 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 Science and Engineering publishes precise mathematics, physics, computing and additional scientific/engineering prerequisites, alongside a suitable bachelor’s and English B2. The official School requirements and current central international guidance were reviewed on 6 October 2026. [1, 2]
First degree and four separate curricular blocks
A first-cycle Laurea or equivalent bachelor’s of three or more years is necessary. The School publishes four academic blocks: 24 CFU in mathematics (MAT/01-MAT/08), 12 CFU in physics (FIS/01-FIS/08), 6 CFU in computer science (INF/01 or ING-INF/05), and an additional 12 CFU from the eligible scientific/engineering sectors. These are separate requirements, rather than 54 unrestricted credits from any science degree. The committee must assess the relevance/equivalence of foreign study. [1]
Mathematics, classical physics and computing content
The published mathematical preparation includes real analysis, linear algebra, geometry, functional analysis and differential equations. Physics covers mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism. Computing covers basic computer-science knowledge. The School associates its 24, 12 and 6 CFU blocks with 192, 96 and 48 course hours respectively; these are the source’s teaching-hour descriptions, not a general conversion for the total workload of every foreign credit system. We submit your syllabi with both hours and credits where available. [1]
The additional 12-credit scientific/engineering block
Eligible sectors are FIS/01-FIS/08; MAT/07; CHIM/01-CHIM/03; ING-IND/06, /10, /11, /12, /13, /18, /19, /20, /22 and /31; and ING-INF/01, /02, /06 and /07. They cover physics/mathematical physics, analytical/physical/inorganic chemistry, fluid dynamics, technical physics, measurements/mechanics, nuclear subjects, materials, electrical engineering, electronics/electromagnetics and bioengineering. The 12 credits are a combined minimum in eligible subjects, not a separate 12-credit minimum in each sector. [1]
English B2 and limits of the published assessment detail
Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2. The reviewed School page does not state universal IELTS/TOEFL component scores, certificate validity periods or an automatic medium-of-instruction waiver. We confirm which evidence the programme and the international procedure accept for your file. [1]
The reviewed page also does not publish a fixed numerical GPA, universal GRE/GMAT requirement, interview duration, written-test structure or current overall quota. The department’s linked admission page was unavailable during this check. We follow the programme’s current instructions for these details, not conditions from another engineering master. Curricular eligibility must still be assessed and is separate from visa/registration procedures. [1, 2]
Foreign qualifications and the recognition file
The university assesses whether a foreign qualification corresponds to the required Italian award. We send your academic documents to the degree coordinator for the programme-specific assessment. Depending on the qualification, the university can request translations, legalisation, a Diploma Supplement, examination certificates, ENIC-NARIC/CIMEA statements or a Declaration of Value. We provide complete transcripts and course content so that the committee can assess this programme’s subject requirements, rather than relying only on the diploma title. [2]
2026/27 visa pre-enrolment and final registration
For visa-requiring non-EU applicants abroad, the central page publishes 15 June 2026 as the Universitaly pre-enrolment deadline, after which programme changes are not permitted; it identifies a restricted-access exception requiring the applicable course procedure. The stated visa-application deadline is 30 November 2026. These are 2026/27 dates, not newly confirmed 2027/28 deadlines. Pre-enrolment does not itself grant admission, and the visa stage remains separate from academic selection and university registration. [2]
Eligible EU applicants and non-EU applicants who do not require a new study visa follow their applicable direct qualification-assessment route. For final registration the secretariat provides forms and payment instructions and asks for identity/passport, an application form, a photograph, Italian tax code, residence-permit evidence where applicable and the required foreign-qualification recognition records. We follow the degree’s additional instructions, and you keep your original records available. [2]
Preparing a complete programme-specific file
We prepare your first-degree record, complete examination transcript, grading scale and course descriptions mapping each of the four blocks, together with B2 English proof and identity documentation. We supply any recognition, translation or authenticity evidence the coordinator or secretariat requests. A similar degree title or knowledge gained outside documented university study does not automatically satisfy the published credit requirements. No newly confirmed 2027/28 programme deadline was found in the reviewed sources. [1, 2]
Sources and verification
- University of Naples Federico II, Polytechnic and Basic Sciences School, Key features of Quantum Science and Engineering, Eligibility and Admission Guidelines; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, Admission regulation, current 2026/27 deadlines and standing international guidance; page publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
About the programme
Quantum Science and Engineering is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-44) taught in English at the University of Naples Federico II, a public university in Naples. It is run within the Polytechnic and Basic Sciences School and bridges physics, engineering and computer science, from quantum theory to quantum devices and software. [1]
The programme suits graduates in physics, engineering, mathematics or a related field with solid preparation in mathematics, classical physics and computing. Entry rests on four published credit blocks and English at B2. [1]
What you will study
The degree totals 120 ECTS over four semesters. It moves from advanced quantum physics towards quantum technologies, across areas such as:
- Quantum information: quantum information theory, quantum error correction and control
- Quantum hardware: solid-state physics, quantum materials and superconducting circuits
- Photonics: quantum optics and entangled-photon systems
- Fabrication: nanofabrication techniques
- Computation: numerical methods for quantum systems
Areas of focus include quantum communication, quantum materials and quantum computing. The exact units, credits and electives are set by the study plan for your cohort, and we check them against the programme syllabus when we prepare your file.
How the programme is taught
Teaching is in English in Naples. Lectures run alongside laboratory and project work, where teams model, build and test devices. Assessment combines written exams, oral examinations and project work.
The fourth semester is built around a 30 ECTS final project: a research thesis with a university team or an industrial internship with a partner company in quantum hardware or software.
Career paths
Graduates can work across the quantum technology sector or continue to doctoral study. Typical directions include:
- Quantum computing start-ups, on software, benchmarking and hybrid classical-quantum workflows
- National laboratories and metrology institutes, on quantum sensors and atomic clocks
- Semiconductor companies, on materials for qubit architectures
- Consulting on quantum-safe encryption and risk
- PhD programmes in condensed matter, quantum chemistry or photonic engineering
Fees and scholarships
As a public university, Federico II sets tuition by family income, with a no-tax area for students below the income threshold. The regional scholarship body for Naples is ADISURC Campania, and its scholarship helps with living costs such as housing and meals. This programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
The degree coordinator assesses your first degree against the four credit blocks, using your transcript, grading scale and course descriptions. Depending on your qualification, the university can ask for translations, legalisation, a Diploma Supplement, examination certificates, a CIMEA statement or a Declaration of Value. [1][2]
Non-EU applicants abroad who need a study visa also complete Universitaly pre-enrolment. For 2026/27, the pre-enrolment deadline was 15 June 2026 and the visa application deadline was 30 November 2026. Pre-enrolment does not grant admission by itself. The 2027/28 dates were not yet published when we reviewed the programme, and we track the new call for you. [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 Engineering at Polytechnic University of Turin
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 Federico II's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your eligibility file for the degree coordinator, recognition documents and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISURC Campania 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 Science and Engineering at Federico II?
A first-cycle Laurea or an equivalent bachelor's of at least three years. Your transcript must cover four blocks: 24 CFU in mathematics, 12 CFU in physics, 6 CFU in computer science and a further 12 CFU in listed scientific or engineering subjects. The committee assesses foreign study for relevance. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
The School's guidelines set a degree and curricular eligibility assessment. They do not publish a written test structure, interview format, fixed minimum GPA or GRE requirement. We follow the programme's current instructions for your file. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. The School page does not set fixed IELTS or TOEFL scores, a certificate validity period or an automatic waiver for a degree taught in English. We confirm which evidence the programme accepts for your file. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants abroad who needed a visa had until 15 June 2026 to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, and the visa application deadline was 30 November 2026. The 2027/28 dates were not yet published when we reviewed the programme. [2]
I have a B.Tech or a BCA. Can I apply?
As a guide, a B.Tech in electronics, electrical engineering or engineering physics, or a B.Sc. in physics or mathematics, is the most likely fit for the maths, physics and computing blocks. A BCA usually covers computing but is often short on physics and the extra science block. The committee assesses your transcript. [1]
Which subjects count for the extra 12-credit block?
Physics, mathematical physics, analytical, physical and inorganic chemistry, and listed engineering sectors in fluid dynamics, technical physics, measurement, nuclear subjects, materials, electrical engineering, electronics, electromagnetics and bioengineering. The 12 credits are a combined minimum across these subjects. [1]
What documents does the recognition file need?
Your degree record, full transcript, grading scale and course descriptions for each credit block, with B2 English proof and your passport. Depending on your qualification, the university can also ask for translations, legalisation, a Diploma Supplement, a CIMEA statement or a Declaration of Value. [1][2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Quantum Science and Engineering at Federico II?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Federico II's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISURC Campania 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 Science and Engineering?
A three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc., can fit if your transcript covers all four credit blocks: 24 CFU in mathematics, 12 in physics, 6 in computer science and 12 more in listed science or engineering subjects. You also need English at B2. The steps are the coordinator's eligibility assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][2] 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 Science and Engineering are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: the coordinator's eligibility assessment 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 Science and Engineering are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: the coordinator's eligibility assessment 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 Science and 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: the coordinator's eligibility assessment 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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