If you’ve got a chemistry/chemical engineering background and you want a serious Europe-based master’s pathway (with the Erasmus Mundus option on the table), the EACH programme has opened its 2026 intake with two admission periods.
The big win: Window 1 is where you can compete for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship (plus tuition-waiver and fee-based seats), while Window 2 stays open for tuition-waiver and fee-based study places worldwide. And yes—this is the kind of programme where your grades matter, but your motivation letter and a real problem-solving test can absolutely change your ranking.
What support this opportunity can offer you?
Whether you’re aiming for a fully funded route or a reduced-cost seat, EACH is accepting applicants under three study-place types (depending on the application window).
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Erasmus Mundus scholarship study places (Window 1 only): This route is designed for candidates competing for Erasmus Mundus funding through the programme’s selection process.
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Tuition-waiver study places (Window 1 and Window 2): You can apply to be considered for tuition-waiver options in both admission periods.
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Fee-based study places (Window 1 and Window 2): Standard self-funded seats are also available in both periods.
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Multi-track, Europe-focused study pathway: Applicants choose study track preferences (examples mentioned: Tartu–Uppsala, Tartu–Lyon, Tartu–Åbo) and must justify their first and second choices in the motivation letter.
Important note for applicants: EACH uses a ranking system, so the “benefit” isn’t only funding—it’s also the fact that strong performance on the motivation letter + test can lift you into the selection zone even if you’re not perfect on paper.
Who can apply?
EACH has very specific academic and documentation rules. You’re eligible if you can tick the requirements below (and prove them with documents).
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Academic background: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) including at least 60 ECTS in chemistry or chemical engineering and 20 ECTS in mathematics and/or physics.
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Minimum grade requirement: Your overall transcript average must be at least 66% of the maximum grade available (calculated from all courses in the transcript).
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English language proof (must be valid and uploaded by the deadline):
- IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, no section below 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90 minimum (including accepted Home Edition where applicable)
- Cambridge: B2 First 173+, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency (with electronic reporting as required)
- Pearson PTE Academic: 62 minimum
- No other university-issued language certificates are accepted.
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English waiver possible only if documented, for example: qualifying English-medium education in approved countries/regions or documented English-medium higher education for at least one academic year under the listed conditions.
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The document readiness: You must be able to provide a recognized diploma/transcript (with seals/signatures), and certified translations into English if needed.
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Motivation letter rules are strict: Maximum 2000 characters (with spaces) and it must answer the programme’s required prompts. Plagiarism checks apply.
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AI restrictions: Using AI for the motivation letter or for solving the online test is strictly forbidden and can lead to automatic disqualification.
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Additional note for Uppsala track applicants: Some applicants may face country-specific national requirements depending on where the diploma was issued, so Uppsala-track candidates must ensure they meet those requirements too.
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Proof of residence (online only): Must show your name and exact address and be issued within 12 months before the application deadline.
How the application works?
You apply through DreamApply and your submission needs to be complete and final the first time—because the application (including the motivation letter) can’t be edited after submission. Upload all required documents, submit before the correct deadline, and then prepare for the next stage: an online calculation/problem-solving test a few weeks after the deadline (topics include moles/percentages, solution concentrations, and basic analytical determination calculations like titration/gravimetry). If you get an offer, you’ll also need to mail printed and signed documents by post within the stated timeframe.
Apply: https://each.ut.ee/EACH/admission-requirements/
The EACH programme is accepting 2026 intake applications in two (02) admission periods. Admission Period 1 runs from November 5, 2025 to January 5, 2026 and it is the only window open to candidates applying for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, alongside tuition-waiver and fee-based study places (worldwide). For this first period, the online test window is January 30, 2026 to February 6, 2026, and admission results will be announced on March 6, 2026 (appeal deadline: March 13, 2026).
Admission Period 2 runs from January 7, 2026 to February 5, 2026 and it accepts applications for tuition-waiver and fee-based study places (worldwide). For this second period, the online test window is March 4, 2026 to March 10, 2026, and results will be announced on April 7, 2026 (appeal deadline: April 14, 2026).