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Quantum Engineering

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What is quantum engineering?

Quantum engineering combines the broad skills of engineering with fundamental physics to solve contemporary problems and engineer solutions for the future. It’s a new approach to working with quantum technology, drawing on fundamental physics in a unique way.

Why study Quantum Engineering?

Graduate with a next-generation skillset, essential for the future of microelectronics, microwave and telecommunications engineering. Studying Quantum Engineering at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç opens the door for you to be delivering brand new solutions in areas like healthcare, natural resources and defence. You'll learn how to work with a range of quantum systems, from high-frequency signals to very small electronic circuits.

Progress in quantum computing needs engineers

Learn how ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç engineers are entangling atoms in a chip

Entanglement is the key resource for quantum computing – it allows the creation of digital codewords that really don’t exist in a classical computer. It’s also the ‘quantum link’ between different quantum bits, so it’s the essential tool for scaling up the quantum computer.  

A team of ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç quantum engineers has demonstrated a world-first: the quantum entanglement of two electrons, each bound to a different atom of phosphorus, placed inside a silicon quantum computer chip.
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Why choose ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ?

When you study this degree, you’ll stand out for both your uniqueness and quality of your education. This is the world-first undergraduate degree in Quantum Engineering, delivered in state-of-the-art facilities. We're ranked #1 in Australia and #25 globally for Engineering and Technology  (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). Our practical, hands-on program includes career support, 60 days of industrial training and strong industry partnerships for work experience.

What about careers in quantum engineering?

Quantum is constantly spoken about in the news and media as it’s a rapidly growing field all around the world. By 2040, Australia's Quantum Technology industry could generate over $4 billion revenue and 16,000 new jobs (CSIRO 'Growing Australia's Quantum Technology Industry', 2020). Quantum Engineers are prized graduates with employers fighting for the best candidates due to their emerging and contemporary skills.

Career options include:

  • Research and academic roles
  • Defence and government roles
  • Roles at Microsoft and IBM
  • CSIRO and DST
  • Quantum sensing
  • Metrology

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