International Wine Business (B.Sc.)

Intention and basic conditions of the obligatory pre-study internship

An important intention in our study programs is the close connection to business and to practicability from the beginning. Therefore we require a 12-week practical training or work experience in the wine industry prior to studies.

A part has to be done in grape and wine production, but the remaining time of the training can be done in wine stores, wine trading companies or in wineries and wine estates in general business, sales, purchase and marketing.

Recognition of work experience outside the framework of wine

We partly accept pre-study work experience outside the wine business and wine production, from business-related work areas depending on the working field, the education completed and the position.

For questions regarding your choice of internship company, time frame or other practical questions, please contact Manuela Ortner ([email protected])

Quelle: Hochschule Geisenheim / Torsten Silz

Our graduates are in demand – whether in wine or food sales, individual wineries or cooperatives, suppliers or journalism.

Over 80 % of our graduates work in product management, marketing and sales, as experts for import and export or in wine purchasing. Further career paths include QM, controlling as well as personnel management, finance or market research.

Further Scientific Study with a Master Program

The Bachelor degree program equips graduates to deal with current scientific issues independently, providing the best prerequisites for a Master program.

Hochschule Geisenheim University offers students the possibility to further deepen their knowledge of Wine Business in Master programs such as the German-language program Wine Business (M.Sc.), the international cooperative programs VITIS-VINUM (M.Sc.) and Vinifera EuroMaster (M.Sc.) as well as the German-language program Viticulture, Enology & Wine Business (M.Sc.) run in cooperation with BOKU Vienna.

Quelle: Hochschule Geisenheim / Torsten Silz

Geisenheim University is a public University in Germany. Therefore, there are now tuition fees to pay.

Furthermore, the cost of living in Geisenheim is low. It is a small city, surrounded by the Rhine river, vineyards and a lot of nature. You can find all commidities in Geisenheim, including a cinema and bars.

Quelle: Hochschule Geisenheim / Torsten Silz

Graduation from the degree program entitles students to take part in the entrance examination for the Master of Wine, replacing the need for WSET Diploma Level 4.

Quelle: Hochschule Geisenheim / Torsten Silz

All applicants who have acquired their university entrance qualification abroad and want to apply for a Bachelor's degree program at Hochschule Geisenheim University have to use the uni-assist procedure regardless of their nationality.

You can find all information on the entrance process and personal support here.

Please do not hesitate to get in contact and ask your questions!

Quelle: Hochschule Geisenheim / T. Woody Werner