Minimum requirements to apply for the ASC programme are:
- Eurobachelor degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry or similar, and obtainment of at least 180 ECTS prior to the beginning of the ASC courses. - Good knowledge of English (at least B2, preferred C1 level or equivalent to 580 TOEFL score) In order to apply, both European and non-European students must fill in the on-line application form and follow the instructions available on the ASC website: ASC registration form The selection procedure takes place within a framework common to the five partner Universities of the ASC consortium. The partners select the candidates on the basis of their study accomplishments, the personal CV, a motivation letter by each candidate, and two letters of recommendation by university or industrial advisors.
Admission criteria and procedures:
Each application is assessed by the Academic Board member of each full-partner HEI using the online
evaluation procedure, according to the following selection grid:
A: Academic records (30%)
B: Scientific background (25%)
C: Ranking of institution (10%)
D: Motivation letter (10%)
E: Recommendation letters (5%)
F: Level of English (10%)
G: Practical experience (5%)
H: Awards and grants (5%)
A ranking is automatically generated, and the selection results are reviewed by all members of the
Program Board during a meeting. The Program Board determines the final list of students to whom
places will be offered, according to the following principles of the Erasmus+ rules:
- Academic and professional excellence of candidates,
- Motivation and professional objectives according to the specialization of the applicant,
- Criteria for ensuring equal opportunity.
Due to the Covid pandemic, the ASC board decided to postpone the start of the 2020 student intake by one year, to September 2021. As a consequence all Erasmus Mundus grants have already been awarded to students selected in 2020 to start the course in Sept. 2021. There will be no additional Erasmus Mundus scholarship available for this intake.
However, a call for application will open for self funded students willing to start the course in September 2021, with partial tuition fee waivers.
A unique application session will be open for admission to the ASC EMJMD in 2021, wihout EM scholarships, from November 15th, 2020 to April 15th, 2021 (23:59, Brussels’ time).
Complete Application Process, deadlines
Admission to the second cycle degree/two year master requires possession of a first cycle degree or a bachelor's degree awarded after three years of study, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable. Additionally, candidates must meet the curricular requirements and pass the assessment of personal competence.