This English‑taught master's programme is geared toward students who want to deepen their technical expertise in viticulture and enology while gaining international experience. Its strong European focus attracts highly qualified candidates who are interested in studying in another EU country, improving language skills, and pursuing a higher level of specialisation in the science and business of wine. The programme’s international structure and high‑quality instruction are intended to support these goals.
The Vinifera EuroMaster is coordinated by the EMaVE Consortium, a partnership of universities and graduate schools across Europe. Participating institutions come from major quality wine‑producing countries — France, Germany (Hochschule Geisenheim University), Italy, Portugal and Spain — and are recognised for both research excellence and close professional links with the viticulture and wine sectors, offering strong connections between academic training and industry practice.
Core teaching covers both the biological and technical aspects of grape and wine production alongside management and analytical skills. Compulsory modules include:
Requirements — who the programme is designed for:
Overview The Vinifera EuroMaster is a joint European MSc delivered by the EMaVE Consortium of six partner universities. It awards an international version of each partner country’s nationally accredited master’s degree in viticulture and enology, ensuring the diploma is recognised under the national regulations of the participating institutions. The programme gives a broad, interdisciplinary education in vine and wine sciences combined with strong international exposure and institutional cooperation.
Year-by-year curriculum
Master’s thesis and mobility A substantial portion of the second year is dedicated to preparing and completing the master’s thesis. The thesis can be carried out in a research laboratory or within a company, and may take place in a different country (including outside Europe) if that better serves the project—returning to France to finish the thesis is also an option. This structure is intended to combine academic training with practical, real-world experience.
Key module areas and learning outcomes
Program structure — concise facts
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific field. The programme expects a completed Bachelor's (or equivalent) in areas that provide a foundation in plant production, food systems, or closely related biological/agricultural sciences. This ensures incoming students have the core knowledge needed for advanced study in viticulture and enology.
"Closely related" covers a range of agricultural and food-oriented disciplines; if your degree title differs but covers similar subject matter, it may still be suitable. International applicants should be prepared to demonstrate that their prior qualification is comparable to a Bachelor’s-level degree in these fields.
Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
Graduates are prepared for specialised roles across the wine sector, including vineyard management, enology and wine production, laboratory and quality control positions, R&D, and technical consultancy for wineries and agribusinesses. The programme’s industry links and internship requirement support a direct transition into professional roles within European and international wine companies.
The EuroMaster also provides a solid academic foundation for further research: the joint Master’s can lead to PhD studies or research positions in universities and research institutes, particularly in vine and wine science or related agricultural biotechnology fields.