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Bachelor’s Programme

The Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland blends the desired skills and competencies of the 21st century kitchen with the latest management methods. Combine these culinary arts programs with paid internships in Switzerland and it’s the perfect recipe for a successful and creative culinary career!

Choose the study duration that suits your needs; consider the Swiss Higher Diploma as a culinary arts degree if you want to acquire solid culinary knowledge and skills. For aspiring chefs, managers and entrepreneurs, the more in-depth Bachelor’s culinary degree will help fast track your career options.

Learn from World Experts for a High-Value Culinary Degree

Your learning experience for this culinary arts degree will be enhanced through an exclusive partnership with the Ritz Paris hotel and you will benefit from the vast experience of the Ritz professionals during their regular campus visits.

Small group workshops and seminars in beverage and mixology, baking and pastry arts are given by the Ritz experts who also offer their expertise as members of the panel for final business plan presentations.

You will have the opportunity during your study to attend specialised culinary training courses in Paris where sessions designed to broaden your culinary skills and knowledge will be conducted by leading chefs of the Ritz Escoffier school, located in the heart of the Ritz Paris hotel.

This programme is validated by the University of Derby.

    Year 1 – Le Bouveret Campus

    Acquire the Skill :

    Term 1 (11 weeks)
    Term 2 (11 weeks)
    Term 3 (11 weeks)

    Internship :

    Paid internship in Switzerland
    or worldwide (4-6 months)

    Swiss Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts

    Year 2 – Le Bouveret Campus

    Master the Art :

    Term 4 (11 weeks)
    Term 5 (11 weeks)

    Internship :

    Paid internship in Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months)

    Swiss Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts

    Year 3 – Le Bouveret Campus

    Take the Lead :

    Term 6 (11 weeks)
    Term 7 (11 weeks)

    Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts awarded by Culinary Arts Academy
    Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts awarded by University of Derby, UK

Postgraduate / Masters Programme

Providing graduates with an in-depth understanding of gastronomy and culinary arts, the Master of International Business in Culinary Management builds on restaurant management, culinary knowledge, skill and creativity so that you are able to demonstrate your innovative ideas in the setting up and development of your own culinary business plan.

Discover The Culinary World

Lucerne Campus :

Term 1 (11 weeks)
Term 2 (11 weeks)

Internship :

Paid internship in Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months)

Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts

Innovate The Culinary World

Lucerne Campus :

Term 3 (11 weeks)
Term 4 (11 weeks)

Internship :

Paid internship in Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months)

Master of International Business in Culinary Management

Specialisation In Swiss Pastry and Chocolate Arts

The Sweet Side of Life at a Top Pastry Chef School

The objective of this intensive 22-week programme of pastry chef courses is to develop your passion for the specialist fields of pastry and chocolate arts. From the traditional through to today’s modern recipes and trends, you will learn to prepare and present a wide range of Swiss and European breads, pastries and desserts like a real pastry chef. You will also be exposed to the intricacies of chocolate and confectionery preparation and presentation, including the art of working with sugar to create showpieces. The programme at one of the best pastry schools also includes foreign language instruction and a six-month paid internship in Switzerland or worldwide. The courses will prepare you for one of the top pastry chef jobs in the world

Lucerne Campus :

Term 1 (11 weeks)
Term 2 (11 weeks)

Internship :

Paid internship in Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months)

Certificate in Swiss Pastry and Chocolate Arts

G.Patrick Gruhn

Tim Daum