Refine your culinary craft through an immersive three-year program that blends hands-on training with entrepreneurial insight. Designed for aspiring chefs and innovators, the course includes two industry internships that offer invaluable real-world experience.
You’ll work toward a bachelor’s degree, with the option to complete one, two, or three years and earn a Swiss diploma at each stage—shaping your study to fit your ambitions.

Next intake

October 2026

Duration

3 years incl. 2 internships

Location

Le Bouveret & Brig

Credits

360 UK - 180 ECTS

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Building the foundation in kitchen fundamentals & business

3-year program including 2 internships (6 months each)
1,100 practical kitchen hours
Operate a 50-seat restaurant open to the public

Graduate with a:

Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts from Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts from the University of Derby, UK

Structure

Perfect for future entrepreneurs looking to launch their food-based businesses, this program links practical skills to academic knowledge, with equal hours split between the kitchen and the classroom.

Year 1 Swiss Grand Diploma LE BOUVERET

Complete year 1 and graduate with a Swiss Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts.

TERM 1: 11 weeks

Fundamentals of Classical Cooking
Applied Fundamentals Culinary Operations
Introduction to Industry Experience
Food Safety & Sanitation
French 1

Exit Award: Swiss Certificate in Culinary Arts

TERM 2: 11 weeks

European Regional Cuisine
The World of Garde Manger
European and Global Gastronomy: History and Culture
Business Communication and AI Applications
French 2

Exit Award: Swiss Diploma in Culinary Arts

TERM 3: 11 weeks

Bistronomy Cuisines of the World
Introduction to Baking and Pastry Arts
Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Menu Design
Kitchen Leadership and Management
French 3

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 1,100

INTERNSHIP #1

Award: Swiss Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts

Year 2 Swiss Higher Diploma Le Bouveret

Complete year 2 and graduate with a Swiss Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts.

TERM 4: 11 weeks

Fine Dining Cuisine
Food Cost Management
Advanced Baking & Pastry
Restaurant Service & Management
Wine, Beverage & Mixology

TERM 5: 11 weeks

Innovative Gourmet Cooking
The World of Chocolate Arts
Sustainable Food Product Development
Applied Research

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 1,836

INTERNSHIP #2

Award: Swiss Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts

Year 3 Bachelor Degree Brig

TERM 6: 11 weeks

Business Plan for the Entrepreneur 1
Culinary Tourism
Strategic Marketing for the Food Industry
Financial Accounting
Culinary Events Management

TERM 7: 11 weeks

Business Plan for the Entrepreneur 2
Food & Beverage Concept Management
International Food & Wine Matching
Restaurant Design
Strategic Restaurant Management

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 2,376

Graduate with a:

Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts from Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts from the University of Derby, UK

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Next intakes

We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.

Next Intake

October 2026

January 2027

April 2027

July 2027

October 2027

Requirements & fees

Recommended minimum age of 18 years (Mandatory 18 years at the end of Term 3)
Completed secondary school education (IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent) or Acces Foundation Program (AFP) from SHMS.
Direct entry options or credit transfer options may be available for IBCP, IBDP and BTEC Candidates. For further details or an individual assessment, please kindly contact directentry@swisseducation.com
Candidates with prior learning from other culinary schools or the workplace (RPL + RPEL) may also apply. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.
English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 55 or IELTS academic module 5.5, or equivalent Duolingo (score 95+). Students who do not have the required English level will be advised to join the English Foundation Program.

We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.

Fees

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Direct Entry