InstituteQ coordinates quantum-related cross-institutional study agreements between the partner institutions. These agreements allow students of selected majors or degree programmes to sign-up for quantum-related courses organized by the other institutions. The aim of the agreements is to broaden the selection of quantum-related studies available to students.
Currently, there are two agreements:
- National agreement “QuantNet” between all the InstituteQ university partners, including only courses that can be completed online.
- Metropolitan area agreement “QuantEd” between Aalto University and the University of Helsinki, including also courses requiring onsite attendance.
The study administration process is handled through the cross-institutional studies service RIPA, and the system is used in each university’s student information system, Peppi or Sisu. Logging in to Peppi or Sisu, students can search and register for the network studies and automatically receive transferred credits for courses completed at another university. Please see more detailed instructions below.
National agreement “QuantNet”
The national QuantNet agreement was signed in spring 2026 by all InstituteQ university partners. Its aim is to strengthen teaching collaboration between the partner institutions and make a broader nationwide course offering available to students. The QuantNet agreement covers only advanced-level courses (MSc and doctoral level) that can be completed online.
The QuantNet course offering in academic year 2026-2027:
- TCM322 Quantum Computing and Quantum Information A (5 ECTS)
- TCM323 Quantum Computing and Quantum Information B (5 ECTS)
- TCM333 Open Quantum Systems I (5 ECTS)
- TCM334 Open Quantum Systems II (5 ECTS)
You can browse the course information (e.g., content, prerequisites, contact information of the responsible teachers) as well as the upcoming course implementations (choose the “Completion methods” tab) by clicking the course name. Please note that the teaching periods may differ between universities.
If you have questions about a course, please contact the responsible course teacher.
Instructions for students
Please remember to check from your own degree programme whether the network studies you plan to take fit in your degree. Do this before registering for the planned network studies.
Note that the studies are not available for exchange students. Also note that the late registration (jälki-ilmoittautuminen) is not possible for the network studies.
Aalto University
The agreement concerns Aalto University students of the following programmes:
- Master’s Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering
- Master’s Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology
- Master’s Programme Engineering Physics
- Doctoral Programme in Electrical Engineering
and doctoral students Doctoral Programme in Science in the field of Engineering Physics.
Please see the Sisu instructions on cross-institutional studies at Aalto Student Guide. If you have any technical questions e.g. about Sisu, please contact Aalto Student Services at studentservices@aalto.fi.
Tampere University
The agreement concerns Tampere university Master’s students in
- Science and Engineering
- Photonics Technologies
Please see the Sisu instructions on cross-institutional studies at Tampere University Student’s Guide.
University of Eastern Finland
At University of Eastern Finland, the agreement concerns BSc, MSc, DI, and doctoral students in the following majors:
- sustainable technologies
- chemistry
- chemistry teacher education
- research chemists
- computer science
- data engineering
- photonics
Please see the Peppi instructions on cross-institutional studies at Kamu. If you have any technical questions, please contact Peppi support at peppituki@uef.fi.
University of Helsinki
The agreement concerns University of Helsinki students in the following degree programmes:
- Master’s Programme in Chemistry
- Master’s Programme in Computer Science
- Master’s Programme in Data Science
- Master’s Programme in Materials Research
- Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Statistics
- Master’s Programme in Particle Physics and Astrophysical Sciences
- Master’s Programme in Theoretical and Computational Methods
- Doctoral Programme in Science
Please see the Sisu instructions on cross-institutional studies for more details at Studies Service. If you have any technical questions e.g. about Sisu, please contact HelsinkiUni Help.
University of Jyväskylä
The agreement concerns University of Jyväskylä students at all levels of education in the following faculties:
- Faculty of Mathematics and Science
- Faculty of Information Technology
Please see more detailed instructions on the University of Jyväskylä webpage for:
If you have any questions about course registration in Sisu, please contact HelpJyu at Service Catalog.
University of Oulu
The agreement concerns University of Oulu students in the following degree programmes:
- Degree programmes in the Faculty of Science
- Degree programmes in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology and Electrical Engineering doctoral programme
- Technology and Natural Sciences doctoral programme
Please see the Peppi instructions on cross-institutional studies at the For Students website. If you have any technical questions, please contact Peppi support at peppi@oulu.fi.
University of Turku
The agreement concerns the following University of Turku students:
- Physical sciences major students (MSc)
- Mathematics major students (MSc)
- students in Doctoral Programme in Exact Sciences (EXACTUS)
Please see Peppi instructions on cross-institutional studies at intranet (requires login) If you have any technical questions, please contact infoscitech@utu.fi.
Metropolitan area agreement “QuantEd”
In 2021, Aalto University and University of Helsinki signed the cross-institutional study agreement QuantEd. The aim of the agreement is to make metropolitan-area quantum education available to students and to enhance student mobility between the two institutions. The QuantEd agreement also includes courses requiring onsite attendance.
Both Aalto University and the University of Helsinki offer a comprehensive selection of quantum-related courses through the agreement. The list of Aalto University courses includes both intermediate-level (Bachelor’s) and advanced-level (Master’s and doctoral level) courses, whereas all University of Helsinki courses are advanced-level courses.
You can browse the course information (e.g., course level, content, prerequisites, contact information of the responsible teachers) as well as the upcoming course implementations (choose the “Completion methods” tab) by clicking the course name. Please note that not all the courses are offered every academic year. Please also note that the teaching periods are different for the University of Helsinki and Aalto University.
If you have questions about a course, please contact the responsible course teacher.
Instructions for students
Please remember to check from your own degree programme whether the network studies you plan to take fit in your degree. Do this before registering for the planned network studies.
Note that the studies are not available for exchange students. Also note that the late registration (jälki-ilmoittautuminen) is not possible for the network studies.
Aalto University
The agreement concerns Aalto University students of the following Master’s programmes:
- Master’s Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering
- Master’s Programme in Electronics and Nanotechnology
- Master’s Programme Engineering Physics
- Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Operations Research
and doctoral students in the fields of:
- Engineering Physics
- Photonics and Nanotechnology
- Radio Science and Engineering
Please see the Sisu instructions on cross-institutional studies and, e.g., for course registration at Aalto Student Guide.
If you have any technical questions e.g. about Aalto Sisu, please contact Aalto Student Services at studentservices@aalto.fi.
University of Helsinki
At the University of Helsinki, the agreement concerns the students in all the Master’s and doctoral programmes in the Faculty of Science as well as the students of the following Bachelor’s programmes:
- Bachelor’s Programme in Physical Sciences
- Bachelor’s Programme in Science
Please see the Sisu instructions on cross-institutional studies of your own institution for more details at the University of Helsinki Studies Service.
If you have any technical questions e.g. about University of Helsinki Sisu, please contact HelsinkiUni Help.