EU-GIFT is an alliance of European higher education institutions whose main objective is to jointly design a strategy focused on excellence in teaching and research, especially in the fields of viticulture, differentiated quality foods and sustainable agriculture. Among other benefits, this system will allow students to graduate by combining periods of study in several EU countries through joint study programs.
Next activities
Blended Intensive Programme: From quality to corporate social responsibility in the food chain: the implementation and promotion of geographical indications
20 October – 12 December, 2026
EU-GIFT Welcome Week 2026
21 October – 10 November, 2026
Workshop: EU-GIFT Buddy Programme – Bordeaux Sciences Agro
26-28 October, 2026
Staff Week: Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Bordeaux Sciences Agro
23-27 November, 2026
Lastest news
EU-GIFT brings a European dimension to Researchers’ Night in Geisenheim
| 25 September 2026 | More than 1,500 visitors discovered research, innovation and European...
EU-GIFT members take part in the 25th Rhine-Main Tree Care Conference at Hochschule Geisenheim University
| Geisenheim, 24-25 September 2026 | Members of the EU-GIFT community joined experts, researchers...
Brewing with all senses: EU-GIFT brings European brewing traditions together in Geisenheim
| Geisenheim. European Agri-Food Week 2026 | As part of the European Agri-Food Week, Hochschule...
EU-GIFT joins San Mateo celebrations in Logroño
| Logroño. From 20 to 25 September | The EU-GIFT European University Alliance was present at San...
International Opportunities and Career Pathways at the EU-GIFT Career Days
| Eszterházy Károly Catholic University. From 23 to 25 September | For three days, international...
EU-GIFT representatives attend the opening ceremony of the 2026–2027 academic year at the University of La Rioja
| The University of La Rioja – September 2026 | The University of La Rioja welcomed...
Learning and Experiences in the University Vineyard
| Eszterházy Károly Catholic University – September 2026 | Fourth-grade pupils from Szent Imre...
UTAD Welcomes 43 International Oenology and Viticulture Students for Immersion in the Douro Region
| Vila Real, July 14, 2026 | An international delegation representing nine nationalities across...
Hochschule Geisenheim University Inspires Young Researchers with KINDERUNI 2026
| Geisenheim, Germany – August 2026 | Discovering science through experimentation, curiosity and...
Multidisciplinary Network of European Higher Education Institutions
The alliance aims to be a multidisciplinary network in which other areas will progressively become more important:
- Sustainable agriculture.
- Agritourism.
- Agricultural Engineering.
- Food Science.
- Environmental and Conservation Sciences.
- Rural Development.
- Agro-entrepreneurship.
- Gastronomy.
- Natural resources management.
- Agricultural waste management.
- Business models for sustainable regional food.
This network is composed of the following institutions of higher education
Associated entities
Students
Staff
Faculties
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