Current courses

Quantum Information and Computing (QIC) courses have been offered at the University of Waterloo since 1999-2000. Over time, the number and breadth of courses have substantially increased.

These courses can be taken as part of a wide range of Waterloo's graduate and undergraduate programs. Many QIC courses are cross listed or held with other departments. In such cases, you can choose which section to enrol in. The sections are equivalent, and any course cross listed or held with a QIC course will count towards the QIC course requirements.

Descriptions for all QIC courses are available in the graduate calendar and class scheduling information is available through the Schedule of Classes for Graduate Students.

Winter 2024

  • QIC 750  - Quantum Information Processing Devices
  • QIC 861 - Laboratory on Photonic Quantum Technology*
  • QIC 863 - Independent Project in Quantum Technology*
  • QIC 890 - Applied Quantum Cryptography
  • QIC 890 - Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance

*Exclusively for Physics (specialization in Quantum Technology) Course-Based MSc Students

View the full list of Winter 2024 Quantum Information Courses

Spring 2024

  • QIC 862 - Laboratory on Low Temperature Quantum Technology and Nanofabrication *
  • QIC 863 - Independent Project in Quantum Technology*

*Exclusively for Physics (specialization in Quantum Technology) Course-Based MSc Students

View the full list of Spring 2024 Quantum Information Courses

Fall 2024

  • QIC 710 - Quantum Information Processing
  • QIC 860 - Laboratory on Control of Quantum Technology*
  • QIC 863 - Independent Project in Quantum Technology*
  • QIC 890 - Trapped Ion Quantum Computing QIC 890 - Quantum Machine Learning

*Exclusively for Physics (specialization in Quantum Technology) Course-Based MSc Students

View the full list of Fall 2024 Quantum Information Courses

For courses offered in 2025, view the 2025 preliminary schedule.