Eligibility

The answer depends on which is the country where you have studied the Bachelor's degree:

• Applicants who are pursuing the final year of Bachelor studies in a university based in the European Union are allowed to apply for the programme provided that they are able to send their diploma (or a document certifying that they have completed the degree and/or paid for the issuance of the diploma) before the start of the corresponding WINTOUR edition.
• Applicants pursuing their Bachelor's degree in a university based outside of the European Union must have completed their studies and document that they have graduated to apply for the programme. These applicants can submit a certification of completion of studies if their Bachelor Diploma is not issued yet, but it is compulsory to have finished the studies and to have the complete transcript of records. Hence, applicants who expect to finish their studies later than the deadline for applications can not participate in the call and should wait for the following

ECTS credits are a standard means for comparing the "volume of learning based on the defined learning outcomes and their associated workload" for higher education across the European Union and other collaborating European countries. Other countries have different credit systems and so the conversion/correspondence of credits to the ECTS system varies.  

To find out this information either you can ask your former university or you can contact the European Union department in your country via e-mail. If none of these possibilities is available, you can send your Bachelor's diploma and transcript of records to apply.wintour@urv.cat and we will verify if it meets the ECTS requirements.

We do expect that candidates have a good command of the English language that enables them to communicate well at an academic level. The level of English proficiency should be at least B2, using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages scale. Accepted certifications: Cambridge (ESOL and Linguaskill - all competencies), IELTS (Academic type, Indicator and Online), TOEFL (only iBT, pBT, Home Edition or Essentials; ITP is not accepted), PTE (Academic), APTIS British Council, and EF Set English Certificate (all 4 skills). Only certificates with a 2-year validity at the time of application will be accepted.

No. Applicants with scores lower than the minimum requirement will not be considered for selection.

All applicants must certify their English skills (minimum B2 level) with an official English certification that meets the requirements stated above unless they meet one of the following requirements:

• Nationals from majority English-speaking countries (see list of countries here). The Consortium reserves the right to ask for additional evidence of English language proficiency if there are concerns about an applicant's abilities.
• Applicants having obtained a Bachelor's Degree in a university based in the USA, Canada (English speaking part), United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
• Applicants with minimum one year of university studies at a university in the USA, Canada (English speaking part), United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand (the language of instruction must have been English).
• Applicants having obtained a Bachelor's Degree with a major in the English language (e.g. BA in English or BA in Translation).

Note that pursuing Bachelor studies (not related to English Linguistics or Translation) with English as language of instruction is not considered above.

The language of instruction of the WINTOUR master is English. Other language skills/certificates are not compulsory. However, selection committee evaluates positively that candidates have other languages skills (such as Spanish, French or Portuguese, the languages of the countries where the course takes place). WINTOUR students are given the opportunity to study local languages during the first three semesters.

No, prior professional experience is not required, but related academic background or motivation in fields such as wine tourism, culture, or business will strengthen your application. 

We do not have any age restrictions. The admission requirements for WINTOUR Master's Degree are the following: having a completed university bachelor (minimum 180 ECTS) and presenting a recent English certificate, at least a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (check the Application step by step-Màster WINTOUR section to see the accepted certificates). If you meet these criteria, you are more than welcome to submit your candidacy.

Yes. The program is open to students of all nationalities, including EU and non-EU citizens. However, Erasmus Mundus scholarships have different quotas for Programme Country (EU/EEA) and Partner Country (non-EU) applicants.

No. Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree scholarship are not eligible for another Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

There is no strict GPA requirement, but strong academic records, motivation, and alignment with the programme’s interdisciplinary nature are key evaluation criteria.