Admission & Funding for the Master of Science (MSc) in Wine & Hospitality Management
Studies level – required diploma:
What are the admission requirements for the MSc in Wine & Hospitality programme?
- Level of studies: 3 years of higher education attested by a diploma or an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits,
- Level of English: Language score is optional to enter the Long Track, but compulsory to enter the specialisation year of the MSc.
Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
You would like to resume your studies by integrating our MSc, Master of Science even though you do not have the diplomas normally required to access it? The Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP) allows people who does not have the required qualifications or diplomas to access the different levels of higher education. Find out more about the conditions required.
Selection dates
The selection period for the 2024 intake at KEDGE runs from October 2023 to July 2024. From October to December 2023, our admissions team will contact you directly to arrange an interview date. Please check your emails and spam folders. Starting from January 2024, sessions will be organised:
| Month of selection | Application deadline | Interviews* | Admission results | Application webinars |
| January 2024 | 7th January | January 15th to 19th | January 22nd to 23rd | 1st February |
| February 2024 | 4th February | February 12th to 16th | February 19th to 20th | 29th February |
| March 2024 session 1 | 3rd March | March 11th to 15th | March 18th to 19th | 28th March |
| March 2024 session 2 | 17th March | March 25th to 29th | April 2nd to 3rd | 11th April |
*Subject to availability
The selection period will conclude once the programme has filled its quota of new students for the upcoming intake. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your application as early as possible during this selection period.
How to apply ?
How to apply
STEP 1
Online application on join.kedge.edu
Online application on join.kedge.edu
7 key steps to follow to apply online :
1.Create an applicant profile on join.kedge.edu
2.Choose a programme
3.Apply for a Merit Scholarship*.
4.Answer motivational questions
5.Download the required documents :
-A CV
-A piece of identification (ID card or passport)
-The last diploma obtained
-Transcripts of the last training course taken
-The certificate of schooling if you are in training.
-Proof of English score (TOEIC, IELTS, IBT, Duolingo, PTE)
6.Download the optional documents :
-Another diploma obtained
-A letter of recommendation
-A certificate of employment.
7.Pay the application fee of 120€** per credit card to finalize the application.
* for international candidates only.
** Any application for which the fees have not been paid will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. This application fee is non-refundable and cannot be used for applications to other KEDGE programmes.
STEP 2
Eligibility results
The admissions team will review your application in order to declare you eligible based on the prerequisites and the academic and professional level required for the programme in question.
A confirmation email will be sent to you within 5 working days from join@kedgebs.com. We invite you to check your spam and to add this email address in your address book to be sure to receive future communications.
STEP 3
Selection tests
In the case of eligibility, an invitation will be automatically sent to you via email from the address join@kedgebs.com to connect to interview.kedge.edu and reserve an interview date from those available. We advise you to book an interview date within 72 hours. This way, you will have the choice and time to organise yourself during a slot of your preference. After this period, the admissions team will contact you and summon you to the available slots of the next session.
Motivational interview:
Lasting 20 to 30 minutes in English for MSc and in French for specialised programmes. The objective of this motivational interview is to discover the personality, educational background, and professional project of the candidates to ensure its alignment with the DNA and content of the targeted programme. It is not intended to disturb or challenge the candidates but rather to clarify the programme's expectations and the candidate's skills to ensure a successful academic journey.
Written assignment (optional):
Before the motivational interview, a written assignment may be sent to you by email to prepare for your interview. These materials, to be returned by email to the jury before the motivational interview, will be used to assess the relevance of your application in relation to the desired profile. The nature of the written assignment varies depending on the programme: case study, text analysis, theoretical quiz, etc. Specific instructions for each programme will be provided in due course.
STEP 4
Admission results
Following the selection assessments, the admission decision will be communicated to you via email the following week (refer to the selection dates schedule) from the address join@kedgebs.com. You may be declared admitted, conditionally admitted, placed on a waiting list*, or not admitted, depending on the decision of the programme manager and their evaluating team. The programme's decision is final.
In the case of admission, your admission letter, validated by the programme director, will be enclosed with the response.
*For those placed on the waiting list, the final decision will be provided within a maximum period of 4 weeks.
STEP 5
Reception of your registration file
In the case of admission, you will receive an invitation to log in to your future registration space. Online registration is a mandatory step to confirm your place for the upcoming intake and access all resources at KEDGE.
To complete your online registration, you have a period of 10 days from the date of your admission letter to log in to your extranet (registration space), provide the requested information, and settle the deposit. Beyond this date, your admission will be considered void.
Information regarding deposits and refund procedures can be found here.
To assist you with these administrative procedures, we encourage you to refer to the website welcome.kedge.edu. The programme management will then take over to better prepare you for your intake.
Short Track
Validation of Personal and Professional Experience (VAPP)
24,000€ - 3 academic semesters
Long Track
8,900€ - 2 academic semesters
24,000€ - 3 academic semesters
These fees are provided for informational purposes only and are applicable on the day of viewing this page. They may be subject to change.
Scholarships
At KEDGE, we strongly believe that students shouldn’t abandon their education projects because of funding problems.
This is why we have launched a financial support plan aimed specifically at helping international students:
- Early Bird discount for early completion of your application: 10% before November 30 and 5% before February 29
- Excellence scholarship based on merit
- Solidarity Scholarship, a grant on social criteria
- Diversity scholarship intended for students hailing from a range of international, cultural, or social backgrounds
- Partner Scholarships for applicants joining the school via a “pathway agreement” with a partner institution
- Alumni scholarship for alumni wishing to pursue further education at the school.
Prodigy Finance : A new solution for international students
This funding solution is available for international graduate students, and loans can cover up to 100% cost of attendance, dependent on individual eligibility. More information here
