1.What is the usual ratio between Erasmus mundus scholarship recipients and self-funded students?
A group of up to 26 students will be admitted per intake (including scholarship holders and self-funded students). Therefore, the approximate number of scholarships awarded each year is between 15 and 19, with the remaining students being self-funded. In this section of our website, you can find our selection criteria (Selection procedure - Màster WINTOUR).
2.Do I have to request a visa for each semester, or just once for the whole course?
As it is a complex process, and each case requires different processes, we suggest you to look at the practical guides found in the following section of our website: Students ' Màster WINTOUR. Should you need more assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at: apply.wintour@urv.cat
3.Do students work part-time during their participation in the programme? If so, how many hours can they work?
WINTOUR master is a full-time programme. The schedule is quite intense in terms of hours of teaching on-campus and complementary academic activities like field trips and workshops. The mobility required for each semester is also challenging for working part-time in regular in-person jobs. However, we know that some of our students found the way to make it compatible with online part-time jobs.
4.What is the academic calendar of the programme?
The academic calendar is sent to the students each semester. To have a general idea, you can find a picture of the calendar in this section: Structure & Curriculum-Màster WINTOUR
5.What types of research projects or internships are available during the program?
Students undertake three compulsory internships: in wine tourism organizations, wineries during harvest, and a final internship aligned with their master's thesis, offering practical experience in various sectors of the wine tourism industry. For detailed information about these, please check the following section of our website: Internships-Màster WINTOUR.
Please note that the internships included in the programme must be completed as a set and cannot be undertaken individually. All three are mandatory, regardless of any prior work experience students may have.
6.What are the core academic components and modules of the WINTOUR curriculum?
The WINTOUR programme offers a multidisciplinary curriculum focusing on wine tourism marketing, sustainable planning, wine production (including sparkling, aged, sweet, and fortified wines), wine heritage, digitalization in wine tourism, entrepreneurship, and inclusive tourism.
7.How is the programme structured across different study phases or semesters?
The program spans two academic years (120 ECTS) divided into four semesters. Students study at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Spain) in the first semester, Université de Bordeaux (France) in the second, and Universidade do Porto (Portugal) in the third. The fourth semester is dedicated to internships and the master's thesis.
8.What specific opportunities does the program offer for networking within the global academic and professional community?
Students engage with a network of academic institutions, industry partners, and alumni, providing opportunities for professional connections and collaborations in the wine tourism sector.