Excellence in Analytical Chemistry

Applicants considering the Uppsala study-track: Due to differences in the national systems, there might be differences in the eligibility requirements concerning the previous education.

Students intending to follow the Uppsala study-track need to fulfil some national requirements related to the diploma issuing country. More information regarding this can be found here. E.g., for applicants who have graduated a university in the Philippines, the minimum requirement for entry to a Master’s programme at Uppsala University (or any other Swedish university) is normally a 4-year Bachelor’s degree and a 2-year Master’s degree. A Bachelor’s degree (4 years) followed by a Bachelor of Law (4 years) or a Doctor of Medicine (4 years) is considered to fulfill the requirements.

Please note that if some Uppsala-specific requirements (excluding the requirements set for previous studies) or providing documents differ from the requirements described on the EACH website, follow the rules on the EACH website.

Please find the admissions time table here: https://each.ut.ee/EACH/admission-requirements/

1. Submit the online application form via the online application system DreamApply by January 5. You will receive an applicant code, which gives access to your account to track your application status. Before submitting the online application form, you need to upload the electronic copies of all the required documents to the online application system DreamApply. Please see country-specific education document requirements here.

NB! Submitted application (including the motivation letter) cannot be edited. It is only possible to upload new documents (e.g., graduation certificates). Applicants will receive feedback and notifications about their application through the DreamApply system to their e-mail. Incomplete applications or those submitted by e-mail will not be considered for admission.

2. Be prepared to take an online calculation test at the beginning of February. The problems in the test include the following: calculations of moles and percentages based on molecular formula and weighing data, calculations of solution concentrations, calculations of results of simple analytical determinations (titration, gravimetry, etc.). The applicants will receive a link and log-in handle to the test by e-mail. Please check your e-mails regularly!

NB! Please note that using any Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool for resolving the exercises is strictly forbidden! In case we detect AI use, you will automatically be disqualified from admission. Also note, that at the start of your studies at UT you will have to take a similar test on-site.

3. Should you be offered admission, you are required to send all the application documents along with your printed and signed application form by post within 3 weeks from the announcement of the offer to:

Student Admissions
University of Tartu
Ülikooli 18-132
Tartu 50090
ESTONIA

NB! Admitted students who are not citizens of an EU or EEA country or Switzerland need to make sure they obtain the Estonian long-term visa on time in order to be able to participate in the orientation programme for international students held in the last week of August. They are also required to visit the Admissions Office in person to complete their arrival registration by August 30, 2027, at the latest. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of their admission decision and visa.

1. Online application form

2. Official copy of the Bachelor’s diploma or its equivalent and Diploma Supplement (transcript/mark sheet with grading scale) in the original language^b.

3. Official translation of the Bachelor’s diploma and Diploma Supplement into English if the documents are not issued directly in English by the university (transcript/mark sheet with grading scale), translation must be certified.

In order to be considered official, a diploma or academic transcript must bear a seal and a signature of an authorized official. Photocopies of diplomas and transcripts must be certified. Copies can be certified by the institution that issued the diploma or transcript or by a notary as true copies of the originals (please see more info on certified documents and translations here: https://ut.ee/en/content/country-specific-requirements). Documents with an Apostille are also considered official. Non-EU applicants: for submitting correct documents, please check the following country-specific requirements.

NB! Information for applicants graduating in 2027
Please note, you can only apply with your most recent transcript of records when you are graduating in one of the member countries of the European Union, European Economic Area (EEA) or OECD or in Azerbaijan, Brazil, the Philippines, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine.
Certified copies and translations (if applicable) of your final official graduation documents must reach us by 30 June if you graduate abroad and by 10 July if you graduate in Estonia.
If you expect to graduate later or in a country which is not listed above, you cannot be admitted to the programme this year, but are welcome to apply for the next year.

4. Simple copy of the passport page stating the applicant’s personal particulars.

5. Proof on the English language proficiency. One of the following international tests is required:

• IELTS Academic: Overall mark of 7.0 and no section below 6.0. Copy of the test result is accepted, as it will be verified online by UT. See more information here.
• TOEFL iBT® (Internet-based): For the exams taken before January 21, 2026, the minimum required score is 95 (on the 0-120 scale), with at least 22 in listening, at least 24 in reading and in writing, and at least 25 in speaking.
  For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: minimum total score: 5.0 (on the 1-6 scale) and no section score below 5.0.
  UT accepts TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition test results. For more information on TOEFL iBT test see https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/about.html.
• Cambridge English:
  • C1 Advanced – minimum score of 180 (more information: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/advanced/).
  • C2 Proficiency (more information: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/proficiency/).
    Applicants who have taken any of the mentioned Cambridge tests must order their result to be sent to the University of Tartu electronically through Candidate Results Online website.
• Pearson PTE Academic – minimum score of 76. Copy of the test result is accepted, as it will be verified online by UT. More information about this test: https://www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic.

NB! Language certificates issued by other universities are not accepted!

Please note that applications lacking valid proof of English proficiency will be disqualified and will not be considered further. Applicants must upload the required document by the application deadline. Therefore, please ensure your application is complete before submission.

English language requirement is waived only if an applicant can document any of the following:

• has completed secondary education in English in one of the following countries: in EU/EEA member states; Switzerland; UK; USA; Canada; Australia, or New Zealand. In the case of EU/EEA member states, the education certificate must include information on the language of instruction.

• has studied in English (with English as medium of instruction), in full-time student status for at least one academic year, in a higher education institution in one of the following countries: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, UK or any of the EU/EEA member states. The transcript of records must include information that the applicant was enrolled in the programme taught in English.

6. Motivation letter (of maximum 2000 characters, with spaces) where the applicant can demonstrate knowledge of the field, motivation and argumentation skills, relevant study and work experience, and other relevant activities (publications, project management, etc.). Please note that information in your CV is not taken into account. Only the motivation letter is examined. E.g., if you have extensive experience of working in the field or scientific publications then this should be explained in the motivation letter.

The motivation letter should address the following: (1) Please describe briefly your previous study and work experience (if you worked in a team, please highlight what were your responsibilities, without exaggerating them). What kind of job do you expect in the future? (2) With self-criticism regarding your experiences, explain your limits in analytical knowledge and skills in relation to your future job. (3) How the EACH programme will help you in achieving your future goals as a professional graduated with a master? (4) Justify your choice for the first and second preference for study track (i.e. Tartu-Uppsala, Tartu-Lyon, Tartu-Åbo), with relevant argumentation.

NB! Please note that the motivation letters will undergo plagiarism check. Motivation letters that display similarities with previous text will be evaluated by the academic board of the EACH programme and in case of serious plagiarism the applicant will be removed from the competition.
NB! Please also note that using any AI tool for writing the motivation letter is strictly forbidden! In case we detect AI use, you will automatically be disqualified from admission.
We may contact you with additional questions concerning your motivation letter.

7. Proof of residence. The proof of residence must include the candidate’s name and exact address during the admission, and the document must be issued no more than 12 months before the application deadline. The document must be issued in English. If the original document is not in English, a simple English translation must be provided. The translation may be prepared by the candidate and does not need to be certified.
The following documents are accepted as proof of residence:

• a document issued by the local municipality or other relevant government institution;
• a rental or tenancy agreement;
• an official bank or credit card statement;
• a utility bill;
• another comparable official document that clearly indicates the candidate’s name and address.

NB! This document will only be assessed as part of the online application. A hard copy of this document must not be sent to the University of Tartu.

The applicants are ranked based on the following two indicators:

1. Average grade of the previous study level (yields 40% of the final score).
2. Motivation letter (yields 30% of the final score).
3. Online test on problem-solving (yields 30% of the final score). In order to be eligible for ranking and fulfil the minimum requirements (exceed the thresholds) for enrolment in the programme, an applicant must have:

– at least 66% for the average grade (maximum is 100);
– at least 51% for the motivation letter (maximum is 100) and
– at least 51% for the problem-solving test

For calculating the final score, points given for the average grade, motivation letter, and problem-solving test are multiplied with their share for admissions score (shares are indicated above). The minimum final score for ranking is 75 points; thus, candidates having a final score lower than 75 points are not considered eligible and cannot be selected for ranking.

For each application period, a separate ranking list is compiled.

Please find the admissions time table here: https://each.ut.ee/EACH/admission-requirements/

Appeals against the admission decisions: The appeal has to be submitted by e-mail (containing the word “Appeal” in the subject line) to [email protected], using the Appeals form. The protest has to contain the applicant’s name and a clear explanation of what the appeal is based on. Only appeals from eligible candidates (all required documents have been submitted on time and all formal requirements were met) will be considered. The appeals from eligible candidates will be forwarded to the EACH academic board. The board will communicate with the appellant, explain the grounds of its original decision, and enable the appellant to present its arguments. Based on these arguments, the board will take a decision and communicate it to the appellant. This decision is final.

Notice on data protection: Personal data is collected and used in accordance with the Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18.12.2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L8 of 12.1.2001, p. 1).

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