OpenFieldUChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) PhD in Quantum Engineering
Cutting-edge doctoral research at the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) connecting UChicago with Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab, fabricating solid-state quantum bits, quantum sensors, and quantum repeater networks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or chemistry (typically 3.7+ GPA).
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 (minimum 7.0 in all bands) or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate laboratory research in quantum information, nanophotonics, or superconducting qubits.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters from faculty familiar with research ability.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% Fully funded for 5 years: $46,500 annual stipend plus full tuition waiver and comprehensive health coverage
- Application fee
- $90 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver provided by Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Annual PhD intake deadline for Fall 2027)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Chicago documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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