Program Overview
The Viticulture & Oenology at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Viticulture & Oenology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,630 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Viticulture & Oenology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Vineyard:\xa0Planning and cultivating; design; grapevine stocks and types; plot preparation; propagation; planting; trellising; pruning; irrigation; fertilization; mechanization; grape quality treatments.
- Wine Production:\xa0Equipment and winery management; micro-vinification; chemistry and stability; microbiology; distillation technology; fermentation science.
- Analysis of grape juice and wine:\xa0Biosynthesis of taste and odor factors; sensory evaluation of types of wine and defects in wine; sensory evaluation of wines from Israel and the world.
- Additional Courses:\xa0Economics, management and marketing in the wine industry; wine workshop and reading seminar in grapevine and wine production (to be conducted abroad).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates must have a full BSc degree from a recognized institution in a related field, such as biology, chemistry, agriculture or life sciences. Candidates whose background is lacking in specific subjects will be to complete an individualized Preparatory Program either before or in conjunction with the beginning of the Enology program.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,630 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 24,630 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hebrew University of Jerusalem directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is an Israeli public research university based in Jerusalem. Co-founded by Albert Einstein and Chaim Weizmann in July 1918, it is the second-oldest institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-09-17
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months