Study Quantum!
Come study Quantum Technology at Aalto University. We offer education in both Bachelor's and Master's levels, and several special courses.
InstituteQ – The Finnish Quantum Institute
Aalto University, University of Helsinki and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland collaborate on quantum science and technology, under the umbrella of InstituteQ – The Finnish Quantum Institute.
Building a quantum-ready society
The goal at InstituteQ is to raise the readiness of Finnish society for the disruptive potential and implications quantum technologies will have for society and the economy at large.
By 2026, novel educational programs, growing quantum industry and eminent research directions are in motion.
The efforts of InstituteQ facilitate fundamental scientific findings, adoption of novel technologies and development of new commercial opportunities.
The aim is to carry, implement and mutually benefit from front line education, research, innovations, and infrastructures.
Interested in quantum studies - see our programmes!
Come study Quantum Technology at Aalto University. We offer education in both Bachelor's and Master's levels, and several special courses.
Jukka Pekola, Acting DirectorThe development of the field is clearly hindered by shortage of experts, that's why it is important to organise national education
Top research, events and infrastructures
InstituteQ carries out and coordinates globally top-level research in fundamental quantum science and technology. InstituteQ also aims to broaden the impact of quantum technology in industry and business in Finland.
The national Quantum Technology Finland (QTF) Centre of Excellence brings together scientific and technological excellence and cutting-edge research infrastructures to harness quantum phenomena in solid-state-based quantum devices and applications.
Aalto Quantum Physics seminars
Aalto Quantum Physics seminars are hosted at the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University, and feature both local and international speakers on a variety of topics in quantum physics.
OtaNano
OtaNano is Finland's national research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies
Aalto quantum news
New thermal sensor presents novel way to carry out cryogenic measurements
The on-chip bolometer cuts down on costs and complexity while boasting ten times broader operational range.
Olli V. Lounasmaa Memorial Prize awarded to Prof. Andrew Cleland
Prof. Cleland’s work with micromechanical devices and qubits landed the foremost Finnish low-temperature physics prize.
Physicists use machine learning to find out how layered gases and metals melt
The research team, which included a Nobel Prize winner, found out how layered materials confined in two dimensions transition between states.
Prof. Anton Zasedatelev: Light and matter in the quantum realm
The new Assistant Professor aims to develop optical computing technologies operating at the fundamental limits of speed and energy.Aalto quantum events
Summer School on New Directions in Quantum and Quantum Reservoir Computing, Quantum Devices and Related Technologies
The QUEST consortium, with support from the QRC-4 project, organizes a Summer School in August with the topic "New Directions in Quantum and Quantum Reservoir Computing, Quantum Devices and Related Technologies".
Quantum Correlated Light and Matter | November 3-5, 2025
The workshop brings together leading experimental and theoretical research groups studying quantum phenomena in excitons, phonons, and magnons coupled to light, quantum states in Moiré materials, and light-induced strongly-correlated states in condensed matter and ultracold atomic arrays.Acting Director:
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InstituteQ operations lead, research and infrastructures (ResQ):
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Aalto activities in education and training (EduQ):
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Jukka Pekola announced as acting director of InstituteQ
Professor Pekola will lead the Institute as it starts its operations
Finnish Quantum Institute announced
InstituteQ will coordinate research, teaching and commercialisation across Finland
Quantum literacy for all
What do computers, cell phones and GPS navigation have in common? And what about digital cameras, solar panels and fibre optics? The answer is that the functioning of these devices is based on quantum phenomena.