The Third Summer Quantum Machine Learning School Opens Registration

The Faculty of Applied Sciences at the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) and the quantum startup Haiqu have opened registration for the annual QML (Quantum Machine Learning) School. The Summer School will take place from July 28 to August 2 on the UCU campus in Lviv.

The QML Summer School brings together 3rd-4th year students and graduates of physics, mathematics, engineering, and computer science to build a foundation in quantum computing and inspire further development in this domain.

The program includes both theoretical and practical parts, allowing students to practice developing algorithms using Qiskit and Pennylane. Prior knowledge of quantum mechanics or quantum computing is not required – the program is suitable for newcomers seeking an intensive domain dive.

Lecturers and mentors of the Summer School include researchers and quantum engineers from Ukraine, the USA, and Europe – among them Mykola Maksymenko, CTO and co-founder of Haiqu and Director of the Master’s Program in Technology Management at the UCU Business School.

The number of spots is limited, and admission is competitive. A strong foundation in linear algebra, probability theory, statistics, machine learning, and Python programming is essential. The school’s primary language is English. 

Participation in the Summer School requires a registration fee. However, tuition and on-campus accommodation at UCU can be covered by scholarships:

• The best 10 applicants will receive scholarships from Haiqu and SoftServe. Preference will be given to highly motivated candidates and veterans.
• Five scholarships from Infinity Technologies will support students from frontline cities in Ukraine.

Applicants seeking scholarship support must indicate this in the registration form and provide recommendations from an academic advisor.

• Early bird registration fee (until June 25): 10,000 UAH
• Regular registration fee (until July 17): 20,000 UAH

Registration

Upon completion, students will receive 3-credit certificates from the Ukrainian Catholic University.

Feedback from previous years’ students:

“Before the Summer School, I knew very little about quantum computing. But the lectures – especially the practical sessions – helped me grasp the basic principles and even run simple quantum algorithms myself. The lecturers’ high level and their willingness to explain complex concepts in simple terms and introduce us to current trends and challenges in the field were particularly impressive.”

Petro Ivanyuk

“Two topics that have already influenced my research and PhD dissertation are Quantum Neural Networks (QNN) and the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA). Thanks to the school, I not only learned how to implement quantum neural networks on real quantum computers, but I also saw their potential when combined with quantum internet. I’m now working on a project that uses quantum algorithms to analyze drone flight paths and interception strategies.”

Mykhailo Vernyk

“The school brought together students, IT professionals, and researchers from various fields and corners of Ukraine and the world. In my view, this is the right direction for building a strong community and advancing science and technology in the country. Quantum computing is one of the most promising fields today. I’m a patriot of my country and truly rejoice when our people achieve great things and impress the world with their potential.”

Maria Khlystiuk