The Enology and Wine Business Certificate Program offered jointly by EVN Wine Academy and Geisenheim University (Germany) provides a professional specialization with intensive on-the-job training in winemaking and wine business.
This 18-month curriculum is taught in English and is interactive between the international instructors, students, and wine experts. National and international internships at wineries, study trips, and several workshops. Classes are conducted from two to four times a week in the evenings, starting from 6:30 p.m. The student internships last for 4 weeks within the September-October period.
Students complete thirteen modules and an internship to prepare for a professional career in the wine industry. Upon graduation, students receive a certificate from EVN Wine Academy, Geisenheim University, and Armenian National Agrarian University.
About EVN
Main Modules
– Introduction to Enology
– Introduction to Wine Chemistry
– Wine Chemistry
– Wine Microbiology
– Wine Sensory Evaluation
– Wine Production
– Wine Business
– Winery Sanitation
– Winery Management
– Winery Equipment
– Wine Marketing
– Wine Tourism
Industry Internship (4 weeks)
For students who are citizens of Armenia, the tuition fee is 650 000 AMD. The tuition fee for international students is 850 000 AMD.Tuition Fee (for the entire 18-months program)
Sponsorships are available. For more information about how to apply for a sponsorship, contact the Admissions Office.
Admission
Prospective Students can be:
- Individuals aged over 18 are eligible to apply.
- Specialists from colleges related to the wine industry or winemaking;
- Students with a Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree, including those with backgrounds unrelated to wine.
Application Package:
- Completed Application for Admission (Download here: Application for Admission), or pick up at the Admissions Office of EVN Wine Academy);
- Diplomas and transcripts from all universities attended (1 copy of each);
- A copy of a passport or a national ID Card;
- Two 3×4 photos;
Admission Process:
- Submit the application package;
- Pass the admission interview**.
** International applicants will be contacted online by the admission office.
The Admissions Committee reviews each application, and the selection process is carried out at each step.
As an international student, the admission office will always be your first place to go if you have questions concerning formalities, accommodation and other recommendations if needed.
The application package must be submitted to the EVN Wine Academy Admissions Office by sending to the email or hand deliver to:
Anna Mkhitaryan,
Programs Manager,
EVN Wine Academy
Address: 74 Teryan Street, 0009 Yerevan, Armenia
Phone: +37498 225 787
E-mail: anna.m@icare.am
Important documentation for current students of Enology and Wine Business Program:
Teaching Policy Manual
Honesty Policy
“This unique program creates the new generation of Armenian winemakers and wine business people. This program is the product of outstanding cooperation between the Geisenheim University, the ICARE/EVN, and the Armenian National Agrarian University.”
Prof. Dr. Jon Hanf
Head of all Wine Business Programs
Geisenheim University, Germany