Study culinary arts at Switzerland's top school

Diploma in Vegetarian Culinary Arts

Learn how to create and transform any dish into a five-star vegetarian feast! This diploma programme will teach you the fundamentals of vegetarian cooking, as well as how to master presentation, ingredient substitutions, and wine pairings.

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Swiss Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts

Master the fundamentals of culinary arts and develop your palate and senses by exploring different techniques, ingredients, and world cuisines.

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Swiss Grand Diploma in Pastry & Chocolate Arts

Develop and enhance your confectionary craft in this Swiss Grand Diploma in Pastry & Chocolate. Start with the fundamentals before developing innovative showpiece excellence.

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Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

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

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Master of Arts in Culinary Business Management

Geared towards career changers, food and beverage entrepreneurs, and culinary start-up enthusiasts, acquire relevant managerial skills, develop your own food concepts, create recipe books, and learn how to develop a viable business plan.

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Meet your chef instructors

Learn from our team of experienced chef instructors who have worked in kitchens, five-star hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants all over the world. Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland has achieved the distinction of being the only culinary school ranked in the QS World University Rankings, reflecting the superb quality of its teaching and facilities.

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Distinguished Chef Series

The Distinguished Chefs are highly-reputable chefs who come once a term to give a guest lecture and prepare an exclusive dinner with students. We have had chefs from nearly every region in the world. They share their life stories, tips, and adventures, and inspire students to follow their passion.

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Alumni profiles

Our alumni go on to hold prestigious positions in establishments around the globe or launch their own businesses. Find out how they achieved their goals and the role Culinary Arts Academy played in their success.