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CEVVCest. 1842

Est. 1842 · Stăuceni, Chișinău

Tradition,excellence,future.

The Centre of Excellence in Viticulture and Winemaking of Chișinău — one of the oldest schools for horticulturists and winemakers, training specialists in wine, tourism, hospitality and the food industry today.

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  • Cricova
  • Château Vartely
  • Castel Mimi
  • Asconi Winery
  • EcoResort Butuceni
  • MigdalP Cojușna
  • Biantti
  • GreenProd
  • EuroAlun
  • Panda Tur
  • Travel Fabric
  • Rogob
  • Stațiunea Struguraș

An old school for horticulturists and winemakersfounded in 1842. Today we train the people who work in the vineyard, in the wineryand in Moldovan tourism.

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Students in the winemaking laboratory

Unique

The only institution training ISCED level 4 specialists in winemaking.

Qualification exams

100%

pass rate

After graduation

70%+

find a job or continue their studies

Double diploma

60%

of students also earn the baccalaureate

Student life

  • Dormitory
  • Scholarships
  • Olympiads and contests
  • ERASMUS+

Programmes

Ten paths. One tradition.

4-year programmes after grade 9 or 2-year dual programmes with training at top Moldovan companies.

Full-time · 4 years

Dual education · 2 years

Dual education

Learn at school. Work at the winery.

Dual-education students doing practical field work

2 years

of study

100%
state-funded places
50–70%
of training takes place at the company
Salary
as an apprentice, paid monthly by the partner company
How it works

Since 1842

More than 180 years of history.

From the School of Pomology to the Centre of Excellence. Scroll through the timeline.

  1. 1842

    The lower-grade School of Pomology is founded by the Ministry of State Property of the Russian imperial government — one of the oldest schools for horticulturists and winemakers.

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  2. 1890

    The Secondary School of Winemaking is created.

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  3. 1894

    An experimental station for viticulture and winemaking opens next to the school, making an essential contribution to science in these fields.

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  4. 1922

    The school is reorganised as the National Secondary School of Viticulture.

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  5. 1929

    Under the Law and Regulation on reorganising agricultural education, the institution becomes the second-degree School of Viticulture of Chișinău.

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  6. 1963

    A new type of institution is created: the Chișinău State Farm-School of Viticulture and Winemaking.

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  7. 1991

    28 June 1991

    By Government Decision No. 321, the institution becomes the National College of Viticulture and Winemaking of Chișinău.

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  8. 2012

    The college celebrates 170 years since its founding.

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  9. 2016

    Reorganised as the Centre of Excellence in Viticulture and Winemaking of Chișinău.

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  10. 2022

    2 June 2022

    The institution celebrates 180 years since its founding.

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News

Announcements and events

Event

Stop human trafficking!

On the occasion of the European Anti-Trafficking Day, CEVVC students learned to recognise trap offers, stay safe online and know where to ask for help.

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Announcement

Admission – Round II begins

Round II of admission starts on 13 August 2026. Places are available in full-time and dual programmes.

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