This is the first Dual Technologies degree in Spain and the only dual-track degree offered in the Community of Madrid.
The new degree, which will be taught at the UC3M Colmenarejo Campus, is designed to train engineers capable of applying the principles of quantum physics to the development of real-world solutions in fields such as quantum computing, secure communications, quantum hardware, metrology and advanced sensors, and cybersecurity.
One of the degree's distinguishing features is its dual approach, based on university-industry collaboration from its inception, in which Indra participates. This allows students to integrate from the earliest stages of their training into real-world professional environments and cutting-edge technological projects developed alongside leading companies in the quantum ecosystem, with Indra at the forefront, and other entities such as Isdefe.
This model strengthens the connection between academia and industry, aligning university education with the real needs of the sector and facilitating student employability. The degree is also offered bilingually and includes the possibility of international exchanges, reinforcing the global profile of graduates and preparing them to develop their careers in an increasingly internationalized technology market.
With a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary curriculum, the program combines a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and programming with advanced content in quantum mechanics, photonics, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and information technologies, preparing students to overcome the limits of classical computing and face the most complex technological challenges.
Profile of the new generation of quantum engineers and their future careers.
The Bachelor's Degree in Quantum Technology Engineering is especially geared towards students with a solid scientific and technical background, primarily from the Science and Technology track of the Baccalaureate or equivalent, who bring key knowledge in subjects such as mathematics, physics, technology, and engineering. The program is also open to students from Advanced Vocational Training programs, with a particular affinity for those trained in the field of Computer Science and Communications, whose background facilitates a rapid adaptation to the degree's approach.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to pursue careers as quantum systems engineers, focused on designing next-generation solutions; metrology specialists, centered on developing extremely precise sensors with applications in fields such as medicine and defense; and cryptography engineers, specializing in protecting information against the challenges of quantum computing. Furthermore, students who choose the dual track will have the opportunity to complete their required internships at Indra Group facilities, providing them with early exposure to the real-world industrial sector.
University and Industry: An Alliance for Talent Development and Innovation.
The Dual Degree in Quantum Engineering represents a further step in the collaboration between Indra Group and the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), which already have a chair focused on advanced research in quantum technologies, radio frequency, applied electromagnetism, and space technology. This chair aims to foster cutting-edge research projects that contribute to scientific progress and the generation of innovative solutions in high-potential transformative areas such as secure communications, space exploration, and defense. It has a dedicated laboratory on the UC3M's Colmenarejo campus, which serves as a workspace and experimentation area.
