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.
Spring 2026
- QIC 862 - Laboratory on Low Temperature Quantum Technology and Nanofabrication
- QIC 863 - Independent project in Quantum Technology*
- QIC 890 - Experimental Quantum Engineering
View the full list of Spring 2026 Quantum Information Courses
*Exclusively for Physics (specialization in Quantum Technology) Course-Based MSc Students
Fall 2026 (preliminary)
- QIC 710 - Quantum Information Processing
- QIC 860 - Lab Control of Quantum Technology
- QIC 863 - Independent project in Quantum Technology*
- QIC 890 - Trapped Ion Quantum Computing
- QIC 890 - Spin-based QI Processing
- QIC 890 - Quantum Optics and Nanophotonics
View the full list of Fall 2026 Quantum Information Courses
*Exclusively for Physics (specialization in Quantum Technology) Course-Based MSc Students