How to apply ?

Admission requirement:

You must hold at least a Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS) in one of the following fields :
Agronomy / Agricultural Sciences

Plant Sciences & technologies

Food Sciences & technologies
… and in closely related fields

Exceptional consideration is given to graduates with non-related Bachelor degrees. In such instances, candidates are encouraged to undertake an internship or work in a vineyard before applying. Additionally, acquiring training in relevant scientific fields is recommended for a comprehensive understanding of the program.

It is possible to enter directly in the second year (M2) if you have a high level qualification in Vine and Wine Sciences, or if you have completed the first year of a master especially in one of the Vinifera partner universities – 5 places are offered for M2. If you are interested please contact our secretary by email.

Information for candidates currently pursuing their degree –
Applicants expecting to finish their degree can obtain a conditional admission. They must have a stamped and signed provisional attestation, delivered by the Registrar of the institution/university.
On successfully completing their degree, candidates must send the results/transcript of marks to the Vinifera Secretariat by June for final admission and provide a copy of the original Diploma/BSc or Master on arrival.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION

Minimum level : B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
IELTS certificate: selected candidates are required to pass this language test (minimum 6 points) and send a copy to Vinifera Secretariat by June for final admission.

Other recognised tests:

TOEFL (550 points)
TOEFL iBT (72 points)
TOEFL ITP (543 points)
Cambridge First Certificates (FCE Grade B (B2).
TOEIC (785 points).

Important Notice:

If English is your native language or you have completed your Bachelor’s studies in English, there is no need to provide a language certificate. Instead, you can submit a concise explanation in .pdf format and upload on the application platform.

The application follows 3 stages

Create your personal account

Follow the link  Apply online on the website to request a password

You are registered for application

You will receive a password by e-mail

Documents required in pdf format

Curriculum Vitae

Motivation letter (one/two pages)

Transcript of degree marks in English officially produced by your university

Scan of Degree certificate or Master Diploma (original and English translation – with translator’s signature)

English Language Proficiency (except if English is your native language)

If you do not have a recent English test, please upload your last certificate or provide a letter confirming your test booking. The required proficiency level is B2. You can email the results after submission but before July. Admission is conditional on reaching this level.

If you have not graduated yet, include an official letter from your university stating the expected graduation date. If not possible, attach a self-declaration letter with the date. Confirmation of passing must be received before July for enrollment.

NOTE:  Diplomas or transcripts in Spanish, German, Italian or Portuguese do not need to be translated.  The CV and letter, and references MUST be in English

Fill out your application online

Each applicant has to login, using his/her identification (e-mail address) and password received
Successive logins allow you to complete the entire procedure. You should save the form each time.

Attention! The online application procedure takes some time. With your login and password, you can return at any moment to add/modify information as long as you have not fully submitted it.  Please do not press SUBMIT until you have added all the information.

Designation of two referees: applicants give their referees’ e-mail addresses on the application form.

Applicants obtain references themselves and upload them on the platform.

These recommendations have to be submitted before the deadline.  They must be in English.

Important for visa application

Do not forget to apply on the Campus France platform to begin the process for visa application for M1 in Montpellier if this applies to you: www.campusfrance.org

Submit your application online

Once the application form is completely filled out,
pay the admin fee (30 €)

submit the application form electronically before the deadline

Note: when your form has been submitted, the system does not allow you to make any changes

After checking of the application, candidates may be contacted with queries during this pre-selection phase.

How is your application evaluated ?

The secretariat submits a list of completed candidate profiles to the Admissions Board. The Board produces a list of candidates to interview.

The Admissions Board compiles a ranking for admission and scholarships/grants. Professors specializing in viticulture and enology evaluate each application, assigning a global score out of 300 based on the criteria below. Applicants scoring above 200 will be invited for an interview, conducted either via Skype or face-to-face (for USA and China).

  • Degree marks and university of origin
  • Motivation, professional and personal career objectives
  • Experience in the vine and/or wine sector
  • Academic and/or professional referees

The Admissions Board carries out virtual/in-person interviews with each shortlisted applicant.

During the interview (maximum of 15 minutes), a panel of at least two members from the EMaVE consortium evaluates selected applicants based on their English proficiency, motivation, knowledge, and communication skills.

E-mails are sent to applicants accordingly.

The candidates are then requested to confirm their acceptance and pay a deposit of part of the fees.

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