Viticulture & Enology

Graduate Degree Programs

Advance the Washington Wine Industry

Graduate studies in viticulture and enology offer students the chance to channel their passion into specialized research areas. By collaborating closely with expert faculty and utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, V&E graduate students are instrumental in advancing the Washington wine industry. Whether your interests lie in wine chemistry, economics, soil quality, or integrated pest management, we have a program tailored for you.

Graduate Studies

Graduate studies are facilitated through the WSU Department of Viticulture & Enology (MSc. Viticulture & Enology) and the WSU Department of Horticulture (MS and PhD).

View the V&E Program Bylaws

View the V&E Graduate Handbook

Have questions about the WSU Graduate School? Check out Graduate School Forms and Graduate School Policies and Procedures for more info.

The V&E Program Bylaws and Graduate Handbook are specific to the WSU V&E Msc.

Aerial view of Prosser IAREC buildings surrounded by fields.

Graduate students have access to research vineyards, support facilities, and high-tech laboratories at the Irrigated Agriculture Research & Extension Center in Prosser.

Learn more about Prosser IAREC

Girl in the WSU Wine Science Center holding a WSU-branded wine glass filled with red wine.

The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Tri-Cities stands as one of the most technologically advanced wine research facilities globally.