BA

Culinary Arts

Learn more about studying Culinary Arts as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    29,100CHF
  • Start date
    Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Program overview

What Business and Hotel Management School says about their program:

The B.H.M.S. BA in Culinary Arts program is specifically designed for young adults wishing to develop a career in the field of gastronomy. The program offers students extended practical and professional competency training in this field, so that they are able to take up rewarding graduate positions. It also benefits people looking to obtain the necessary specialized knowledge when contemplating opening their own culinary or catering business. Students with the appropriate qualifications can enter the program in the third year.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Diploma Entry Requirements (BA Degree 1st year)

- The minimum requirements for admission to both B.H.M.S. Diploma programs are: - Minimum 17 years of age with successfully completed a minimum 11 years of secondary education.

Higher Diploma Entry Requirements (BA Degree 2nd year)

- Minimum 18 years of age with a successfully completed Diploma (or equivalent). - Bachelor Degree Entry Requirements (3rd year, Direct Entry) - Minimum 19 years of age with a successfully completed B.H.M.S. Higher Diploma (or equivalent). - Students, whose mother tongue is other than English, must provide an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent certificate in order to receive an offer by the university.

Postgraduate academic requirements

Master Degree Entry Requirements

- Bachelor Degree in any discipline, or - BHMS PG Diploma or RGU Graduate Certificate. - IELTS 6.0 level or equivalent.

MBA Dual Degree Entry Requirements

- Bachelor Degree in any discipline - IELTS 6.0 level or equivalent - 2-3 years of work experience

Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts

- Associate Degree or equivalent. - 2-3 years of work experience. - IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent.

English proficiency

Undergraduate Diploma

  • IELTS

    5.0

Higher Diploma

  • IELTS

    5.5

Postgraduate -IELTS: 6.0

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Fees and funding

Fee information

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality/Business or Culinary

  • 1st Year Diploma

    CHF27,600

  • 2nd Year Higher Diploma

    CHF28,600

  • 3rd Year Bachelor Degree

    CHF29,600

Graduate -M.Sc. Dual Degree: CHF29,600 per program

  • MBA Dual Degree

    CHF32,600 per program

  • Combined M.Sc

    CHF43,400 per program

  • PGD Hospitality/Culinary

    CHF28,600 per program

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What is the cost of living near Business and Hotel Management School?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Switzerland-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Swiss Franc)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centreCHF 1,616
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centreCHF 1,304
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)CHF 219
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)CHF 47
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)CHF 32
Monthly public transport passCHF 82
Monthly grocery basketCHF 450
Coffee shop drinkCHF 5
Cinema or cultural event ticketCHF 20
Gym membershipCHF 70

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Business and Hotel Management School

Many international students will require a visa to study in Switzerland, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Switzerland student visa requirements