Schools Universities with PHD programs in Quantum Information Theory

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The discussion centers on pursuing a PhD in Quantum Information after completing a Master's in theoretical physics. The focus is on universities in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland that offer relevant projects. It is emphasized that prospective PhD students should apply directly to professors rather than the universities themselves, as this resembles a job application process. Notable institutions mentioned include TU Munich, FU Berlin, University of Vienna, IQOQI Innsbruck, and the University of Geneva, with a suggestion to also explore smaller universities like TU Braunschweig. Participants encourage searching for research papers to identify professors working in Quantum Information and related fields, such as quantum computation, to find suitable opportunities.
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I will finish my Master studies in theoretical physics next year, and I want to do a PHD in Quantum Information (my main interest). I want to apply to universities in the UK and Germany (right now I restrict myself to these two countries). What are the universities you know of, that have Quantum Information projects for graduate students?

I'll use this thread as a complementary source of info to my own internet search. :)
 
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If you consider Germany, then you should definitely include Austria and Switzerland as well. There's no big difference between these countries.
And they all go by the same system: As a PhD student, you're working for a specific professor and you'll have to apply directly to him, and not to the university itself. It's like a normal job.
There are dozens of possibilities, most universities have someone working on QI. So the best way to find a professor would probably be to look at research papers and find out who's working on things you're interested in.

As a starting point I think that at places like
TU Munich, FU Berlin, Uni of Vienna, IQOQI Innsbruck, University of Geneva etc.
there are some people who are quite well-known in this field. But you should also look into 'smaller' places, like TU Braunschweig and so on.
 
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Thank you, I'll clearly go for all three of these countries. :)
 
I've never heard of "quantum information". I'm familiar with quantum computing, though.
 
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