WSET Diploma
The Wine Hub recommends completing the WSET Diploma Programme through our partner institution, the Austrian Wine Academy (Weinakademie Österreich), one of Europe’s leading wine education providers.
At a Glance
• Approximately 120 hours of classroom teaching over 2 years
• Approximately 400 hours of home study
• 6 examination components
Including:
• Viticulture & Winemaking
• Wine Business
• Sparkling Wines
• Fortified Wines
• Wines of the World
• Research Paper Submission
Discover WSET Diploma with Austrian Weinakademie
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines is WSET’s last & expert-level qualification. It is meant for those seeking to master the complexities of the wine industry. This course is ideal for individuals aiming to advance their careers in wine, such as sommeliers, educators, or industry professionals.
Through in-depth study of viticulture, vinification, and global wine markets, students develop an understanding of wine production and business. Upon completion, graduates earn the highly respected WSET Level 4 Diploma, opening doors to senior roles and recognition as a wine authority. The course is conducted in English.
How the Course Works
This programme is delivered over a period of two years and takes place across several international locations. Students travel abroad multiple times throughout the programme, with each stay referred to as a “study block”.
Each block usually lasts several days and combines classroom sessions, professional tastings and winery visits. Topics may include areas such as viticulture and winemaking, sparkling wines, wine business, tasting technique and regional wine studies.
As the programme is conducted internationally, students should be prepared for additional travel and accommodation costs throughout the two-year period. Commitment in both time and resources is therefore essential.
Course formats
There are 3 different course formats:
DSC Diploma course Rheingau / Burgenland / Alto Adige
DSI Diploma course International
DSE Diploma course Central Europe
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About Austrian Weinakademie
The Wine Hub works in partnership with the Austrian Wine Academy (Weinakademie Österreich), one of Europe’s leading wine education institutions.
With more than 1,000 seminars and over 20,000 participants annually, the Austrian Wine Academy has been Europe’s largest wine school for many years. The first group of Weinakademiker graduates completed the programme in 1994, and today there are more than 850 graduates from 41 countries worldwide.
Graduates of the Austrian Wine Academy often go on to hold key positions within the international wine industry, representing countries across Europe as well as Argentina, China, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.
How to apply?
Contact Austrian Wine Academy directly and indicate you come from The Wine Hub, so you may be considered for the bursary schemes.
Irene Bachkönig
+4326856853, i.bachkoenig@weinakademie.at