1.The link to submit the application form seems not to work, what can I do?
Please, check if the application call is open in the section APPLICATION STEP BY STEP. The application system will only work if an application call window is open.
2.Which steps should I follow to apply for this programme?
The entire process is done online. You can find detailed information in the section APPLICATION STEP BY STEP
3.How can I upload all documentation required?
Once you have submitted the application form you will receive an email with the instructions to access the Document Manager.
You can get access with your identity number (DNI/Passport/NIE/National identity document from EU member states) and the initial password corresponds to your birth date.
The data to validate will be:
- Your username:
- DNI 11111111-X
- passport number/National identity document from EU member states: NIE X-1111111-X
- Your Password: your date of birth written in the format DD-MMM-YY (for example, 02-MAI-78).
The month is the first three letters of the month in Catalan: January (GEN), February (FEB), March (MAR), April (ABR), May (MAI), June (JUN), July (JUL), August (AGO), September (SET), October (OCT), November (NOV) and December (DES). Do not forget to place hyphens between the day, the month and the year.
4.In which language should I submit the documentation required?
All documentation presented must be written or translated into English (sworn translation) unless there is any other instruction in the description of the document displayed in the section APPLICATION STEP BY STEP.
5.I studied a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees prior to my application to the WINTOUR program, can I upload the academic documentation for both?
Uploading the Diploma and Transcript of records of the bachelor's degree is a must, providing the Master's Diploma and Transcript of records is up to you. If you want to, we recommend to merge both degrees' diplomas in one pdf file, the same recommendation can be applied to transcripts.
6.How should I convert my credits to the ECTS system?
To find out this information you can ask your university or you can contact the European Union department in your country via e-mail, for instance, and they will inform you about the conversion of your studies into the ECTS system.
7.Should I send recommendation letters?
The WINTOUR Consortium has established that there is no need to send recommendation letters. Candidates just have to include in their CV the contact (e-mail) of 2 referees for recommendation. If deemed necessary, the WINTOUR Academic Committee will contact referees by e-mail, asking them a few questions about the candidate. Referees won't have to spend much time in this task, we will make things as easier as possible to facilitate their collaboration.
8.I have uploaded all the documents but I do not see any submit button. How can I make sure everything has been properly submitted?
Please note that there is no "submit button". Once you have uploaded the documents, the Document Manager stores them. If you log out and log in again, you will notice the documents you have previously uploaded are there. Once the documents are uploaded, you need to wait until your candidacy goes under revision. All the candidates, selected or not, are notified via email.
9.What is the required format for the Motivation Letter?
There is no specific template for the motivation letter, but it should be written in English (maximum 2 pages). Make sure that your letter is not a summary or repetition of your CV. It must clearly explain your professional or academic goals related to Wine Tourism, including relevant past experiences. You should highlight your reasons for applying, your motivations, and how you plan to use the knowledge gained in your future career.
10.When submitting the documents, if they have more than one page, should they be uploaded all in one document, or can they be uploaded separately?
The documents, if more than one page, must be merged into one single PDF file to submit them. Please note that each document requires to be named accordingly. Read this information carefully in the next section of our website: Application step by step - Màster WINTOUR
11.Which of my application documents have to be translated?
Doc2 (Diploma) & Doc3 (Transcript): At application stage, documents originally issued in English, French, Portuguese, Italian or Spanish can be accepted.
Documents originally issued in other languages must be sworn translated into English or Spanish (the language for translation might depend on the country where the document was issued, please contact apply.wintour@urv.cat to confirm which is the most suitable procedure).
12.Which of my application documents have to get certified/legalized?
At application stage candidates can provide all documents in PDF format (no legalization needed). In case of selection, the Bachelor's degree diploma must be duly legalized (see requirements for foreign students here). Also, in case of selection students must present the certified or attested copies of certain documents to complete the registration process.
13.Can I submit the English Test results after the deadline of application?
No. You can send us the results of the test obtained online sending us an email to apply@wintour.urv.cat before the application deadline if you do not have the certificate yet. However, submitting the English certificate with the results is one of the required steps in order to complete the application process.
14.When will I receive the admission letter valid for obtaining my VISA?
Once selected, the WINTOUR Secretariat will contact you to send the necessary documents for the visa application process.
15.Can I apply with an expired passport / ID?
No. Your Passport / ID must be valid (up-to-date) at the application stage.
16.Can I apply to WINTOUR more than once if I wasn’t selected in a previous year?
Yes. There is no restriction on reapplying in future intakes.