Faculty of Horticulture and Business in Rural Development
Technology of Production and Valorization of Special Wines and Derived Products
A dynamic academic program designed to prepare skilled professionals with strong competencies.
Level of Study
Masters
No. ECTS Credits
120
Years of study
2
Languages
Romanian
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Why choose this study program at USAMV Cluj-Napoca?
This master program addresses the growing need for specialists in the advanced field of oenology and viticulture, focusing on innovative wine technologies, quality management, and sustainable valorization of wine by-products. Offered by the Faculty of Horticulture part of USAMV Cluj-Napoca, one of Romania’s most prestigious universities in life sciences, the program combines tradition with cutting-edge research and applied practices. Students in the program benefit from a curriculum aligned with European wine science standards, providing a rigorous and contemporary foundation in viticulture and oenology. They gain hands-on experience through access to laboratories, experimental vineyards, and modern winemaking facilities, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is directly reinforced by practical application. The program also fosters collaborations with wineries, research institutes, and international academic partners, offering students opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and industry projects. Furthermore, the training emphasizes the integration of scientific innovation with market-oriented wine production, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to both the research and commercial sectors of the wine industry.
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Main area of study
The program offers a balance between fundamental sciences and applied oenology, focusing on:
- Technologies and raw-materials for producing special wines and derived products.
- Advanced wine chemistry and microbiology.
- Machinery and installations used in modern winemaking.
- Wine quality control, sensory evaluation, and certification processes.
- Secondary product valorization
- Academic integrity and marketing in the wine sector.
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Activities
Students can engage in diverse academic and applied activities, including:
- Laboratory experiments in wine chemistry, microbiology, and oenological technologies.
- Practical training and visits to wine enterprises.
- Case studies and sensory panels for organoleptic evaluation of wines.
- Research-based projects focusing on wine quality enhancement and by-product utilization.
- Development of a scientific dissertation supported by theoretical, experimental or applied research.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are highly qualified to pursue specialized and leadership roles in the wine industry, research, consultancy, and education. They can integrate both in the national and international labor market. They gain professional recognition in Romania through the official COR as:
- Oenologists (COR 214539) in wineries
- Research Engineer in Horticulture (COR 213246) – conducting applied and fundamental studies in viticulture and oenology.
- Expert Horticultural Engineer (COR 213206) – providing technical expertise and innovation in wine production, quality management, and valorization of by-products.
- Consultant Horticultural Engineer (COR 213205) – offering consultancy services for wineries or horticultural enterprises.
Career opportunities include working as specialists in wine quality assurance and certification, academic or teaching positions in higher education and entrepreneurship in the vitivinicultural sector.
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