CONSORTIUM

The institutions behind PIGMENTS

PIGMENTS brings together four academic universities with complementary expertise in chemical engineering, materials science, and sustainable technologies — united by a shared commitment to preparing the next generation of experts in sustainable paints and coatings.

OUR ACADEMIES

Meet academic institutions

1ST SEMESTER

Oeiras, Portugal

EIA Atlântica

Located on the grounds of the historic Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena in Oeiras, near Lisbon, EIA Atlântica is a private university institute with a strong focus on applied science, engineering, and innovation. Founded in 1996, Atlântica has built a distinctive identity as a dynamic, industry-oriented institution that has keeps close ties between academia and the private sector, making it an ideal entry point for students seeking hands-on, career-ready education.

With programme and culture oriented toward entrepreneurship and applied research, Atlântica brings to the consortium a commitment to practical learning and institutional agility.

Learn more about EIA Atlântica: https://uatlantica.pt/

2ND SEMESTER

Lyon, France

ITECH Lyon

ITECH Lyon (Institut Textile et Chimique de Lyon) is a leading French grande école for engineering, specialising in the chemistry and physics of materials, from polymers, composites, and textiles to paints, adhesives, cosmetics, and leather. With roots going back to 1883, ITECH today trains engineers through a curriculum that integrates scientific depth with immediate industrial relevance.

Accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI) and holding EUR-ACE recognition at the European level, ITECH is an associate member of the University of Lyon system and a member of the Conférence des grandes écoles.

Learn more about ITECH Lyon: https://www.itech.fr/en/

SUMMER SCHOOL

Sherbrooke, Canada

UdeS

The Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) is a comprehensive public research university founded in 1954, situated in the vibrant city of Sherbrooke in the province of Quebec, Canada. Ranked among the top 11 research universities in Canada, UdeS operates 18 research centres, 105 research chairs, and 2 International Research Laboratories in partnership with the French CNRS, reflecting the depth and international connectivity of its scientific community.

UdeS brings a North American perspective on innovation and industry-academia collaboration to the consortium, strengthening the programme’s global relevance for students and industrial stakeholders worldwide.

Learn more about UdeS: https://www.usherbrooke.ca/

3RD SEMESTER

Zagreb, Croatia

UNIZG FCET

The University of Zagreb Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology (UNIZG FCET) is the leading institution for chemical and environmental engineering education in Croatia, with a continuous academic tradition stretching back to 1919. Its research portfolio spans polymer materials and nanocomposites, inorganic materials, energy and environment, process optimisation and control, organic synthesis, corrosion and surface protection, biotechnology, reaction and process engineering, and emerging green technologies.

UNIZG FCET is an active partner in the European Research Area, participating in Horizon Europe and MSCA doctoral network projects.

Learn more about UNIZG FCET: https://www.fkit.unizg.hr/en

4TH SEMESTER

Master’s thesis — your research, your direction

The final semester is yours to shape. Working under the supervision of a chosen faculty member at any of the four partner universities, you will design and carry out an original research or innovation project in sustainable paints and coatings — bringing together everything the programme has built toward.

The thesis is your moment to go deep: to take a question that matters to you, and answer it with the tools, networks, and perspectives you have gained across four countries and two years.

OUR SUPPORTERS