Erasmus Mundus EGEI Master 2026-2027: Economics of Globalisation and European Integration

What the programme offers

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Economics of Globalisation and European Integration (EGEI) is a two-year, full-time programme of 120 ECTS credits, taught entirely in English. It trains economists who can analyse globalisation and economic integration and make policy and strategy recommendations in the public and private sectors. Students earn a joint degree awarded by a consortium of seven universities and a think tank.

The programme is spread over four terms in several countries:

• Term 1 (September to December): University of Bari, Italy, with advanced micro- and macroeconomics, applied econometrics, international trade and European law;
• Term 2 (January to July): Ghent University and CEPS, Belgium, with economics of European integration, open economy macroeconomics and institutional economics;
• Term 3 (September to December): a specialisation track chosen among Bari (Economics and Business of Globalisation), Cantabria in Santander, Spain (Economics and Financial Issues in the EU), Tartu in Estonia (International Economic Policy) and Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María in Valparaíso, Chile (Globalisation and Emerging Market Economies);
• Term 4 (January to August): an internship (10 ECTS) and a final dissertation (20 ECTS).

Students must spend at least two terms in two EU countries different from their country of residence. The degree has 90 ECTS of courses, 10 of internship and 20 of dissertation.

Fees and funding

For entry in September 2026, tuition fees were:

• 2,500 euros per year for Erasmus+ programme countries (EU member states and North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Turkey and the UK);
• 8,000 euros per year for Erasmus+ partner countries (all other countries, including Cameroon).

The fees cover teaching and exams, library and computing access, short field trips and social events, language classes, access to university facilities and global health insurance for the whole study period. A limited number of tuition discounts is available for non-scholarship students from developing countries, based on academic merit. Erasmus Mundus scholarships exist for selected applicants: check the number and amounts on the official website.

Who can apply

• A bachelor's degree in economics or a related discipline;
• proof of English proficiency;
• admission directly to the second year is not considered, except for compelling reasons discussed with the joint board of studies.

Documents to provide

• A copy of your ID and proof of residence;
• scanned copies of your university degree diploma(s);
• your official transcript of records and a legalised copy of your degree certificate(s);
• a letter of motivation;
• an up-to-date CV in Europass format;
• proof of English proficiency;
• contact details for one to three recommendation letters;
• optional: other documents proving your skills and qualifications.

Timeline

The deadlines for entry in September 2026 were:

• 28 February 2026, to apply for a scholarship;
• 30 March 2026, if you do not apply for a scholarship but need a visa;
• 30 May 2026, if you do not apply for a scholarship and do not need a visa.

These dates have passed. The dates of the next call, for entry in September 2027, have not been announced yet. Check the official website regularly.

How to apply

Applications are made through the programme website, https://www.master-egei.eu/, where you complete the online form and upload your documents. For questions, the University of Lille secretariat can be reached at Master-egei@univ-lille.fr. The official presentation of the programme by the University of Lille is here: EGEI programme sheet (University of Lille)

Our advice

• Prepare your documents early: legalised copies and official transcripts take time to obtain.
• Plan your proof of English proficiency in advance, and check which tests the programme accepts.
• Apply by the scholarship deadline if you need funding: later applicants are generally considered as self-funded students.
• Ask your recommenders for their agreement before you list them.

Beware of scams

Apply only through the official EGEI website. Never pay anyone, by Mobile Money or otherwise, who promises to "guarantee" a scholarship, a place or a visa. The programme does not ask you to pay an agent to submit your application.