What our students say?
“Excellent,” is the first word that comes to mind when reflecting on my EACH journey. From the moment I discovered the EACH program, I knew I had to join, and it has turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
The first year at the University of Tartu, Estonia is intense yet incredibly rewarding. The courses are designed to provide deep, multidisciplinary knowledge in analytical chemistry, while the lab work offers practical, hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques. Initially, I found it very challenging and struggled during the first semester. However, with the support of the program, I worked harder, actively asked questions (something I was hesitant to do in the beginning), and sought clarifications on various topics, which enabled me to ace the second semester. Read more …
Faiza Fayyaz (EACH graduate 2024)
EACH programme turned my life upside down. I came here expecting only to study analytical chemistry but ended up seeing so much more. From metrology to physics, satellites to NIR probes, European geopolitics to French language and culture. This course really has it all. I am very thankful and honored to be part of EACH, especially at the UCBL track. In the end, we graduate with two highly regarded diplomas and experiences to remember for many years to come.
Meeting many EACH mates, from the most diverse backgrounds, was so amazing that saying farewell was an arduous task. For all the students considering joining the programme, please do try because it is so much more than a master’s degree that it is hard to explain. Thanks to Prof. Ivo for his dedication to continue this excellent (!!!) programme.
Victor Xavier (EACH graduate 2023)
The EACH program was nothing short of a transformative journey for me, career-wise. Its rigorous curriculum that covers intensive coursework (e.g., metrology, chemometrics, etc.) reinforced by hands-on laboratory training and internship assignments in premier research institutions (i.e. BIOR, IFPEN), have sharpened my analytical chemistry skills. I greatly value the program’s focus on practical aspects of diverse analytical techniques, which are crucial for the next phase of my career. Moreover, the excellent mentorship and exemplary administrative support especially in Tartu, largely provided a challenging but enriching learning environment.
Beyond the classroom’s walls, side perks also came with ease – including travel & leisure possibilities, expanding social spheres, and ultimately immersing in diverse cultures (connecting with people from around the globe, forging meaningful friendships in the process). Undoubtedly, pursuing EACH was one of the best life decisions I’ve made, putting into the drain all the doubts and fears I initially felt. Looking back, I am immensely grateful for every lesson (along with the truckload of memories) this program has afforded me thus far.
Oliver Salangad (EACH graduate 2023)
There are not enough words to describe how grateful we are to be part of this programme. So here is “thank you” in all of our different languages!
Students of EACH intake 2020-2022
A tapestry of recollections has been bound into the fabric of my life in Chemicum. Many treasured memories stand out as vivid strands of nostalgia, including but not limited to the lovely Christmas tree building, the insightful lectures, the anxious but fulfilling presentations and free times with colleagues. The construction of Christmas trees was a collaborative design that was more than just decorating a tree. As I took a step back to survey our collective creation, which was adorned with ornaments made of dreams and memories, I experienced the sense of togetherness that the season can provide.
Master’s Seminars and presentations were eagerly anticipated occasions that brought us together outside classes and practical sessions. I can still clearly remember the excitement leading up to my first presentation in Room 1020. Read more …
Onyeka Francis Offor (EACH 2022 intake)
I found the time completely enriching academically and personally. The lectures, seminars and hands-on experience in the lab were insightful, practical and challenging. The halls’ lectures were clean and comfortable. All the people inside the building are really helpful and would give you all the guidance you might need. This is also true in other buildings of the university.
Mauricio Andrés Huertas Beltrán (EACH 2022 intake)
Aside from the lecture halls and the teaching laboratories, the cafeteria in Chemicum was the place where we got to know each other better as we bonded over food. After classes and while waiting in between classes, my classmates and I would have lunch together in the cafeteria. Some of us brought home-cooked meals while some bought from the cafeteria. We got a taste of everything as we tried out each other’s meals. In the cafeteria, we shared not just food but also laughter, stories, and flavors of our personalities. Read more …
Angelo Bryan Lazo (EACH 2022 intake, furthest to the left on the picture)
EACH, as its name clearly suggests, is an international program funded in terms of Excellence and high quality. Once immersed in it, you will always feel proud of it. Nevertheless, not everything can be rosy.
First of all, as with any other international program, it requires you to be strong enough to leave your comfort zone behind; that is why, more than once, you can find yourself asking: “Am I good enough?” (Kind of a spoiler I can tell you that the answer is “yes, you are” and during these years you will find people that will make of you even a better version). Read more …
Dennisse Avella (EACH 2023 graduate, furthest to the left on the picture)
Two years of study under the EACH program boosted not only my professional knowledge but also strengthened my ability to critical judging. The study at UT set me a good foundation for the challenges that I faced at UCBL. The most valuable thing EACH program provided was the opportunity for doing an internship to better understand the properties of an adsorbent, gamma-alumina, in an industry in France which further gave me advantages over the other competitors in the job-seeking process. With this internship experience and the knowledge gained from EACH, I successfully secured my future position as an R&D engineer at a world-leading passive device before graduation. Now, I wish to use this opportunity to thank everyone I met who helped me through the journey.
Yu-Yen Ting (EACH graduate 2022)
In 2020, I did not know anything about Erasmus Mundus programs, until one friend told me about them. The first thing I did was to search the catalog hoping to find something related to analytical chemistry, I was so excited when I read about the EACH program as it was what I was looking for. Now that I am here I can say I am very fortunate to be part of EACH and that I am very happy to accomplish one of my dreams. This first semester of the master’s program has been full of learning and unique experiences.
The University of Tartu has highly qualified professors in the area of analytical chemistry. And not only are they excellent academics, but they are also very kind people willing to support and guide you along the way. This is why I am proud to say that The University of Tartu not only welcomed me with open arms, but also provided me with all the necessary tools to develop myself academically, physically, and mentally. In addition, this program has given me the opportunity to meet incredible people, with whom this experience has been even better. Special thanks to Ivo Leito and Anu Teearu, who are always attentive to our concerns and willing to help us as much as possible. I am eager to continue learning at both universities, which will help me to improve my knowledge, become a great chemistry professional and be able to fulfill my dreams and goals.
Emmaús Villa Falfán (EACH 2022 intake)
We can really tell that everyone involved in the program genuinely cared for us and wanted us to be successful. Feedback was always asked to continuously improve the quality of teaching. The study program was also very well-structured: our first year at the University of Tartu (UT), Estonia was spent strengthening our core competencies in analytical chemistry while our second year at Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU), Finland focused on our specialization, which is electrochemistry and sensors. Read more…
Naela Delmo, Raegan Chambers, Angelo Robiños (front row from left), John Paulo Samin, Majid Al-Waeel, Bojidar Mandjukov (back row from left) (EACH graduates 2022 from ÅAU study-track)
Many thanks to Prof. Ivo Leito and Dr. Anu Teearu-Ojakäär for ensuring that we had a high-quality learning experience despite being in the middle of a global pandemic. My summer internship at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences was full of learning and adventures, and I would like to thank Dr. Esther Takaluoma for this opportunity. I would like to thank Prof. Johan Bobacka, my supervisor Docent Zekra Mousavi and my opponent Docent Tomasz Sokalski, for their kindness, guidance, and support as I work on my specialization and research on electrochemistry and sensors. Read more…
Naela Delmo (EACH graduate 2022)
The last two years were like a roller coaster for me. Changing the field from biotechnology to analytical chemistry was rather challenging and successful at the same time. During these two years, I obtained two master’s degrees in analytical chemistry at Uppsala University and the University of Tartu with a help of EACH programme. In addition, I completed two internships mainly working with LC-MS/MS at RECIPHARM OT CHEMISTRY AB in Sweden, wrote the master thesis titled “Analytical method and formulation development for Gram-negative antibiotics intended for antimicrobial susceptibility discs” and changed the living place TWO TIMES. Read more…
Lukas Ramašauskas (EACH graduate 2022)
The EACH programme has an enormous value both for my career as well as my personal life. Its curriculum challenges students to integrate the theory behind analytical chemistry with hands-on laboratory practice, creating a comfortable environment to develop as academics and industry professionals. In addition, EACH, bringing so many backgrounds across the world, teaches the importance of networking, understanding other cultures and different viewpoints. Read more…
Michał Kaczmarek (EACH graduate 2021)
For me, the EACH programme is perfectly designed for those who are, or want to become analytical chemists. After two years, I have not only acquired a solid foundation of analytical chemistry through well-organized and inspiring lectures but also obtained hands-on experience in diverse analytical techniques. Besides, by joining the EACH programme, I was fortunate enough to live in two European countries and learn from amazing people all over the world, which extensively expanded my knowledge about different cultures and greatly enhanced my communication skills. Read more…
Anh Hai Vu (EACH graduate 2021)
The EACH programme is a two-year journey that puts you in contact with highly skilled people. You will become a competent analytical chemist, and at the same time you will have the possibility to meet interesting people from all over the world. The curricula are extensive and the diversity of the second-year tracks gives added value to the programme. This diversity ensures the development of knowledge and skills that open several possibilities for your future career. I am glad for all the time spent with the EACH family, and I strongly recommend this experience to everybody! Read more…
Luca Guagneli (EACH graduate 2021)
Choosing the EACH programme was one of the best decisions I have made.
During its two years, I had the opportunity to learn from extremely knowledgeable and passionate professors about the most cutting edge advances in the field. The first year at the University of Tartu provided rock-solid fundamentals, while the UCBL study track allowed me to obtain real life experience of chemical analysis and Process Analytical Chemistry in the industry. The combination of these factors allowed me to obtain a PhD position at IFPEN in the field of chemometrics, several months before my graduation.
Also, my participation in this programme provided me with an international background, strong friendships and connections in the industry.
If you are interested in starting a career in the field of Analytical Chemistry, don’t hesitate to choose the EACH programme, the programme director (Ivo Leito) and the administrative coordinator (Anu Teearu-Ojakäär) will happily guide you through the process.
Adrián Venegas Reynoso (EACH graduate 2021)
I am thankful for being a part of EACH family. EACH has provided me an opportunity to expand my horizon of knowledge in analytical chemistry. I had an incredible experience both in the academic and in getting to learn about new cultures. This program also unlocks to a range of career paths that one can pursue for.
Sajana Manandhar (EACH graduate 2021)
The EACH program fulfilled my gaps which I realized when I worked as an analytical development pharmacist and Common Technical Dossier Writer. I had always enjoyed the classes especially when I got the answers to the issues I had experienced. There were many interests in my EACH journey. For example, all the professors and lecturers are experts in analytical fields. My classmates are from various fields of analytical chemistry. Therefore, the most impressive time was when we discussed analytical issues from various aspects of chemistry. The EACH program has not only improved my solid knowledge which I need for my career path but also provided me with all the amazing people I met in Estonia and Sweden. These two years were a great time of my life. I would call Estonia my home in the EU. I could not imagine how I could experience all of these without EACH program.
Kotchawan Lertchairitthikun (EACH graduate 2021)
On top of the high quality education in the field of analytical chemistry, we also have the opportunity to learn flexible skills such as data science which is valuable across all disciplines and specialisations. Furthermore, collaborating with people with diverse skillsets from different parts of the globe is truly an enriching experience. The EACH programme prepares you enough to take on the next step of your career with ease! Read more…
Jude Anthony Billones (EACH graduate 2021)
The EACH program is the perfect program to prepare you to be analytical chemists, whether your future goals are within academia or industry. The curriculum covered every important aspect of analytical chemistry. EACH strengthened my skills and built up my confidence within two years, even though I did not have a strong background in analytical chemistry from my bachelor’s. Besides gaining academic experience, I also met wonderful people on the way, building friendships as well as very strong scientific connections. I could not be more thankful for EACH!
Petpailin Wiangnak (EACH graduate 2021)
One of the greatest assets of the EACH program is the opportunity it gives you to interact with a diverse and talented group of professors and students from around the world. The knowledge and skills acquired from the EACH program were vital in securing positions in several top Ph.D. programs in Chemistry as well as in Materials Science and Engineering.
Peter Odion Osazuwa (EACH graduate 2021)
I’m very thankful that I got to participate in the EACH program, this has been one of the best experiences of my life! It was good for both my professional and personal growth! I got to know a lot of amazing people, and got lessons from great professors in both Tartu and Uppsala!
The EACH program makes you familiar with very many analytical techniques! And since you can choose where to do your second year, you can really focus your study on what interests you most!
Evelyn Coenen (EACH graduate 2020)
Pursuing the EACH programme was a leap of faith for me. Looking back, I am and will be forever thankful that I did. The first year at University of Tartu strengthened and upgraded my knowledge in Analytical Chemistry. The Industrial Analysis Track at UCBL provided further learning on Data Analysis, a handful of engineering principles and incorporating different analytical techniques for online analysis… Read more.
Kim Shelly Escrupulo (EACH graduate 2020)
EACH program is an excellently created program to produce skilled personnel for current and future job market. I have achieved more than I had expected, and this program has redefined, reshaped and recalibrated me. This exemplar program has instilled the basic ethos of analytical chemistry and research despite my divergent precedent… Read more.
Hark Karkee (EACH graduate 2020)
When I first learned about the EACH programme, I was beyond excited. This was exactly what I was looking for to continue my studies in analytical chemistry! Now, 2 years later, I can confirm that indeed, the EACH programme is a wonderful opportunity for aspiring chemists to immerse themselves into Analytical Chemistry, learning from leading experts all around the world… Read more.
Helmi Ulrika Kirm (EACH graduate 2020)
The EACH programme deals with a wide variety of topics and provides excellent opportunities for the students. In the first year, not only analytical techniques are studied in theory and in practice, but also some other important aspects of analytical chemistry, such as uncertainty and statistical evaluation. One of the great experiences I had within the EACH programme was in the Measurement Science in Chemistry Summer School, where we were able to cover the aforementioned topics in two weeks and make friends from different parts of the world… Read more.
Larissa Silva Maciel (EACH graduate 2020)
Joining the EACH programme is one of the best choices I made. The programme is well-designed and well-organised, offering a unique way of living and studying in different countries. Especially at UT, the courses given by lecturers and professors are at an extremely-high level, which provide the students with a solid academic background for further researches or professional activities. The programme director (Ivo Leito) and administrative coordinator (Anu Teearu-Ojakäär) always take good care of all the students, providing guidance and help rapidly when needed. I am very grateful for having the opportunity to have joined this EACH family.
Yijiao Yao (EACH graduate 2020)
I did not have a chance to say thank you to EACH program before, but it definitely was a life-changing experience to me. It opened my eyes to a wider horizon of analytical chemistry, which is not only about analytical methods and their instrumentation, there is also chemometrics, metrology and many more. Those knowledges allowed me to be competitive in the field and capable to pursue further success.
In the second year of EACH program in France, I have had the chance to do an internship of 6 months with Prof. J. Randon, on the subject of development of high pressure gas chromatography. With the interest in the continuation and the trust from the professor, I have passed the contest from the doctoral school of Univeristy Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and finally won an entrance ticket to a challenging PhD program. Read more.
Huian Liu (EACH graduate 2017)
EACH was an amazing experience for me professionally and personally. I appreciate and very much satisfy with the program from both Tartu and Lyon. I always know that they are useful one way or another way, but I came to experience how well EACH has prepared me for my future when I started applying for jobs and PhDs. Most of the requirements from company or research group were provided during the program. Even with the techniques that I didn’t have an opportunity to get hands on experience, I could prove how much I am familiar with them and how strong my analytical background is thanks to EACH. Looking back, I am very glad and grateful for joining EACH.
Nhung Đặng Thị Hồng (EACH grauate 2020)
During two years of EACH, I have been introduced to amazing people who made me a better person in both professional and personal ways. This programme is well-organized and improving each year. Study materials are of high quality, and correspond to modern topics of science.
Dariya Tukhmetova (EACH graduate 2020)
After finishing my first year in EACH, I was surprised by the huge amount of knowledge and practical skills I have acquired. Courses are elaborately designed and we had hands-on experience in diverse analytical techniques in our practical labs. Adding to that the multicultural environment and living in Tartu, I would say that the experience has been invaluable and I am proud to be part of EACH.
Marvy Girgis (EACH student, intake 2018)
No words would be able to express my gratitude for being part of the EACH program. This experience has been amazing for I had immense expansion on the things that I thought I knew before, encountered new information that I never heard of, and it holistically improved my personality and attitude towards other people, across race and culture since I became an international student. The program did not only taught me good analytical laboratory techniques, as it also enhanced my scope in chemical measurements and instruments, but it also gave out multiple opportunities and chances in life that I had never experienced before I stepped in into this program. In the tutelage of the program as a first-year student, I was able to push my capabilities to become the best version of myself that I could not ever imagine. So with that alone, plus all the guidance, technical skills, theory, and life lessons that I obtained, I really am thankful. I wish that more young, bright and deserving minds can experience all of these too!
Mark Dennis Retrato (EACH student, intake 2018)
Every moment of these two years, every breath I took in Tartu and Uppsala, every exam, every presentation and group work taught me something extraordinary. It taught me patience, and how to approach my craft. It taught me about collaboration, experimentation, risk, friendship, and empathy. There were the days where I couldn’t stop laughing, and nights when I wished I could have been sleeping in bed, instead of studying and writing the reports, but somehow, we made it through and we had fun even then. And if I got the chance to go back in time I would, with no doubts, choose the EACH programme again.
Snežana Đorđević (EACH graduate 2018)
I was one of the students in the 2015/16 intake. After the program I have immediately found a project to work on. I was in Athens from October 2017, studying Coatings deposition through electrochemical means and their properties. After one year, I have decided to change, hence in October 2018, I have started PhD studies in Lyon, in the company IFP energies novelles. AT IFPEN I am working on Comprehensive Two Dimensional Gas Chromatography with VUV and FID detection for the analysis of petroleum products. The project is very exhilarating and I feel like the participation in EACH has very much prepared me to think as a researcher. I found the EACH diploma to be very valued by the potential employers, with the accent on international experience that everyone appreciates very much. I did not have any trouble to find a project after EACH, if anything it was more difficult to make a choice between several opportunities. I am infinitely grateful for the opportunity to participate in EACH, and as I always say for sure it has changed my life. I hope you will be able to continue the project in many years to come.
Aleksandra Lelevic (EACH graduate 2017)
I joined EACH program to receive an effective education and at the same time saw this an opportunity to enhance my exposure in an international environment. EACH program provided a terrific option for me to excel in some of the analytical techniques through its curriculum of rigorous regular laboratory experiments. On the other hand, this Master’s program was flexible in allowing me to enjoy my afterwork life and experience new culture from all over the world. I was very pleased with my experience, and I am grateful that a program like EACH exists to meet the needs of such a wide array of students.
Gaurav Bhardwaj (EACH graduate 2017)
Right at the first day I entered the analytical chemistry lab, I learned few things that I was doing wrong whole my life. EACH has given me excellent platform to improve my past skills and to learn new. With the excellent team of caring faculty and administrative staffs, EACH has been helping me blend knowledge and skills on the subject which I love the most.
Jeewan Babu Rijal (EACH student, intake 2018)
Proud to have studied this excellent program with great professors and wonderful students from around the world. I have learned a lot of techniques in analytical chemistry in these two years which will be pivotal to build my career in this field.
Mohan Ghorasaini (EACH student, intake 2017)
EACH program is a unique opportunity to choose and try the field where you want to apply the obtained knowledge, either sensors and analyzers, or clinical and pharmaceuticals, or industrial chemistry. Diversity of the program is its main advantage.
Tetiana Melnyk (EACH graduate 2017)
The EACH programme has a plethora of things to offer: interesting, well-taught courses, excellent administrative support and a range of outstanding study tracks to choose from. It presents an exciting opportunity to broaden your horizons and acquire in-demand skills, while also travelling and meeting interesting people from all over the world.
Diana Visanu (EACH student, intake 2017)
Excellent study tracks is the highlighted PLUS of the EACH programme. Read more.
Nur Eka Fitriani (EACH student, intake 2017)
EACH program opened completely new horizons for me, not only in Analytical Chemistry but also in life. Amazing and priceless experience in all aspects!
Aleksandra Lelevic (EACH graduate 2017)
My expectations are absolutely met by the EACH program. It has a plethora of courses to fulfill my needs. In nutshell, I feel privileged to be a member of the EACH family.
Ajit Jung Karki (EACH graduate 2018)
Don’t feel hesistant to join EACH team if you are from chemistry related background and would like to pursue your career in the field of chemical sensors, industrial process control or bioanalysis.
Santosh Raman Acharya (EACH graduate 2017)
Personally, the EACH programme has been a great opportunity to learn from and interact with some of the world’s best teachers and researchers in the fields of LC/MS and Electroanalytical Sensor technology, with an awesome administrative and learning support, opportunity to network with people from all over the world and very importantly a much more practical and hands-on approach to learning, which helps prepare students for both further research and employment in industries. Thank you EACH consortium!
Ime Isua-Ikoh (EACH graduate 2017)
Knowledge on LC-MS acquired from EACH program will be pivotal for my career. I am very pleased to be part of EACH and want to cordially thank consortium for this wonderful opportunity.
Rabin Neupane (EACH graduate 2017)
When I came to the EACH programme in september I was really surprised when I found out that the organization of the studies is performed on an extremely high level – organizers (especially Ivo Leito and Ulle Tensing) take care of students and do every single possible thing to help internatonal students in their new life abroad. Subjects that are taught here are useful and interesting and – what is more important meet my expectations from the programme.
Anton Roshchin (EACH graduate 2018)
Analytical chemistry is the central piece today in chemistry. This is demonstrated in the article Education and careers of European analytical chemists (DOI 10.1007/s00216-014-8191-z) where analytical chemistry is predominant in 17 % of chemists’ jobs (in Europe). Therefore, the EACH program is the suitable place to be to get what is required for diverse job markets. Here we are not only talking about industry, even consultancy organisations are relying on analytical chemists. Health, environmental, etc decisions are made today following the words of the latter. That’s just a glance to see the power of the tool (analytical chemistry) that we have and the means (EACH, not Gryffindor) to reach it.
Olivier Nonga (EACH graduate 2017)
The Excellence in Analytical Chemistry programme exceeded all my expectations in terms of acquired knowledge and skills. It is a unique programme in which highly qualified academic and administrative staff is fully dedicated to students in order make their experience as enjoyable and as rich as possible.
Slim Blidi (EACH graduate 2018)
I chose TBD because it had a lot of analytical techniques that I could experience at the same time. The most inspiring part was all the TBD employees welcomed me as a member of the team and truly expected me to make a contribution from the first day. Everyone I met, from company manager to colleagues working together, helped me grow, both as an employee and a person. I’ve really enjoyed the learning atmosphere at TBD and the wonderful people I’ve worked alongside.
Santosh Raman Acharya (EACH graduate 2017) about his experience with Training placement at TBD Biodiscovery
Thank you a lot for this amazing program!
Sandy Abujrais and Tetiana Melnyk (EACH graduates 2017)
