Maastricht University offers unique specialisation in Quantum Computing

As of next academic year, Maastricht University will be the first Dutch university to offer a specialisation in Quantum Computing as part of master's programmes in Data Science for Decision Making and Artificial Intelligence. Quantum computing is a much-anticipated emerging technology. "As soon as quantum hardware becomes widely available, quantum computing has the potential to revolutionise research and technology", says Georgios Stamoulis, assistant professor at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences. As soon as the hardware becomes available, Stamoulis says, so why should we already study quantum computing now? "Well, we better be prepared", he answers. Quantum Delta NL, the Dutch quantum ecosystem, therefore started working with Dutch universities to begin educating specialists in quantum computing. The demand for specialists in this emerging field is already high. "Companies and research groups ask for it", says Matúš Mihalák, programme director of the master's studies that will embed the new specialisation programme.