Earn a PhD @ CQT

The CQT Scholarship Programme serves to attract highly talented students to undertake PhD studies at CQT, under the umbrella of the National University of Singapore, by offering top-class education in a vibrant environment, supported by a generous scholarship. Research and training at CQT are multidisciplinary, with each student having a focus in Science, Computing, or Engineering.

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What We Offer

World class education in quantum information science with

  • Research projects on
    • Experimental and theoretical quantum physics
    • Information theory, both from the mathematical physics perpective and the computer science view
    • Quantum cryptography and quantum computation
    • Single-photon, single-atom physics
    • Ultracold gases and ions
  • Lecture courses on physics, mathematics and computer science
  • International internships and collaborations
  • Generous financial support

Who Is Eligible

  • Open worldwide
  • Graduates with a passion for research in quantum information
  • Graduates with at least good 2nd Upper Honours, or equivalent qualifications

Our Students

We have now about 25 students at CQT taking their graduate studies. Since 2007, students who had completed their graduate studies at CQT are Janet Anders, Alexander Ling and Tey Meng Khoon who are currently with UCL, NIST and Institut für Quantenoptik und Quanteninformation respectively.

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Important:The University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake student recruitment on its behalf. Candidates interested in our graduate programmes are advised to apply directly to CQT and not through any agents. Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such applications without giving reasons.