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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2025–2026
COMP.SEC.230

Post-Quantum Cryptography Engineering, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)
Course code
COMP.SEC.230
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Markku-Juhani Saarinen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Computing Sciences Studies 100 %

Quantum computing breaking old crypto: RSA, DH, ECC
Lattice-, code- and hash-based crypto
Multivariate crypto and more
Transition from pre- to post-quantum crypto

Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

Scheduled online teaching
02.03.2026 01.05.2026
Active in period 4 (2.3.2026–31.5.2026)