The MEADS–Illinois Advantage

Begin Your Graduate Studies at the University of Macedonia

Pursue a rigorous M.Sc. in Economic Analysis and Data Science in Thessaloniki, combining advanced training in economics, quantitative methods, data science, and empirical analysis.

Continue Your Studies at Illinois

Apply to either the M.S. in Economic Modeling, AI, and Data Science (EMAIDS) or the M.S. in Policy Economics (MSPE) at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign through a structured academic pathway established under the Dual Master’s Degree framework.

Benefit from a Facilitated Admission Pathway

High-performing MEADS graduates who satisfy the agreed academic requirements may qualify for guaranteed admission to the Illinois graduate programmes, subject to institutional regulations and programme requirements.

Transfer Up to Three Graduate Courses

Eligible MEADS coursework may be transferred toward the Illinois degree programmes, subject to academic equivalency and minimum grade requirements.

Access Scholarship and Assistantship Opportunities

Selected high-achieving students may be considered for merit-based financial support at Illinois, including partial tuition waivers and/or hourly assistantships, depending on funding availability and university regulations.

Build an International Graduate Profile

Develop academic experience connected to both Greece and the United States, strengthening your international academic and professional trajectory.

Your Pathway from MEADS to Illinois

MEADS offers more than advanced graduate training in economics and data science. Through its collaboration with the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, the programme provides a structured pathway to two specialized graduate programmes: EMAIDS and MSPE.

High-performing MEADS graduates may benefit from facilitated admission to Illinois, the transfer of up to three eligible graduate courses, and opportunities for merit-based scholarships or assistantships. For students seeking a truly international graduate experience, MEADS creates a distinctive academic bridge between Thessaloniki and Urbana–Champaign, combining rigorous analytical training with international academic mobility and professional development opportunities.