École d’Ingénieurs de Changins

CHANGINS was founded in 1948 by the French-speaking cantons to create an institution for higher education in viticulture, enology and arboriculture. As the only educational establishment of its kind in Switzerland, CHANGINS is the national center of excellence for training in viticulture, enology and arboriculture. It offers 3 degree programs:

The School of Viticulture and Enology (HES, Haute Ecole Spécialisée) with a BSc HES-SO in Viticulture and Enology, and the MSc HES-SO in Life Sciences, specialization Viticulture and Enology.
The Technical School (Ecole Supérieure) with a 2-year degree programme for technicians in grape growing and winemaking, and classes in preparation for the Advanced Diploma (Brevet) and Advanced Federal Diploma (Maîtrise) in grape growing, winemaking and arboriculture.
The Wine School with continuing education courses and the Federal Sommelier Diploma.

The mission of CHANGINS is to help develop knowledge, techniques and practices in the field of viticulture, enology and arboriculture through its teaching and applied R&D activities, benefiting:

Students and professionals, through its courses and training and development programs
Enterprises and organisations within the sector, via the services it provides

Since its creation in 1948, CHANGINS has been known for providing excellence in teaching, incorporating theoretical as well as practical aspects. It enjoys wide recognition in the sector nationally and internationally.

Please visit the institution website for more information

Contact

Roland RIESEN
Email : roland.riesen@changins.ch