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Study culinary arts abroad
An in-depth guide to studying culinary arts as an international student.
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Culinary arts degrees abroad
Culinary arts is a vocational degree designed to give you the technical and managerial skills you’ll need to succeed in the food industry. It’s a hands on program where you will learn a range of practical skills, and can combine elements of gastronomy, culinary science, nutrition and business.
It is the ideal course for anyone with a passion for food and has a creative mind. It’s possible to study culinary arts at bachelor’s level, and it is also commonly offered as a foundation level degree.
There are a number of great culinary arts programs you can study abroad. By choosing to go overseas, you will have a greater choice of programs and facilities than you’d see at home. You could also study in a country with a different approach to cooking and food giving you a unique new perspective.
Culinary arts program structure
The culinary arts program content and structure you study will depend on a number of factors, including the location, the level of study and title of the program. Culinary arts is often offered with management, so these programs will include more business elements.
Many culinary arts degree programs are offered as foundation level courses, taught over two years. Some universities offer top up programs that allow you to convert a foundation qualification to a BA. Bachelor’s level programs often include elements of business and management.
Master’s level programs are also available but there are only a handful you can study. These can take between one and two years to complete, and can focus on management or innovation in culinary science.
Most culinary arts programs will involve a lot of time in a practical kitchen environment, where you’ll learn practical techniques and hone your skills. You will also be taught through lectures, seminars and some courses also include work placements. Assessment will be a mixture of practicals, written coursework and exams.
Some of the topics and modules you can expect to study on culinary arts program include:
- Gastronomy
- Fundamentals of classical cooking
- Practical culinary technical skills
- Pastry and baking
- Food safety and sanitation
- Hospitality management
- Food and beverage operations
- Diet and nutrition
- Food product design
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Culinary arts study abroad programs
Culinary arts undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in culinary arts
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Culinary Arts - BA Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,092 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Culinary Arts - BA (Hons) Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, Switzerland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 7 months
- Annual tuition fee
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67,270 USD
Fee in university's local currency 60,900 CHF
- Start date
- January, April, July, October
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Culinary Arts - BA Business and Hotel Management School, Switzerland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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38,108 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,500 CHF
- Start date
- February, August
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Family and Consumer Sciences, emphasis in culinary arts - BSc Eastern New Mexico University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,128 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,128 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Culinary Arts Management - BSc (Hons) Ulster University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,121 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,480 GBP
- Start date
- September
Associate in culinary arts
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Culinary Arts - AA Moraine Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,408 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,408 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Culinary Arts - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,600 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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Culinary Arts - AASc Lake Washington Institute of Technology, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,635 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,635 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, July
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Culinary Arts - AASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,791 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,791 USD
- Start date
- September, January, March, June
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Culinary Arts - AA College of the Canyons, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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10,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD
- Start date
- August, February, June
Diploma in culinary arts
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Chef de Cuisine - Dip Flair College of Management and Technology, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,339 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,930 CAD
- Start date
- January, April, July, September, November
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Culinary arts - Dip (Arts) Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,092 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Certificate in culinary arts
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Chef Training - Cert Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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6,892 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Culinary Arts - Cert Okanagan College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,307 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,640 CAD
- Start date
- January, August
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Culinary Arts (Red Seal) - Cert Thompson Rivers University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,817 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,027 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management - Cert Laney College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
Culinary arts graduate programs
Master's in culinary arts
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Gastronomy - MGast Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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23,831 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,071 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Diploma in culinary arts
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Culinary Arts - PGDip Business and Hotel Management School, Switzerland
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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37,004 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,500 CHF
- Start date
- May, August, November
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Gastronomy - PGDip Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,831 USD
Fee in university's local currency 34,071 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Certificate in culinary arts
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Artisanal Culinary Arts - OCGCert Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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14,743 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,436 CAD
- Start date
- May
Future culinary arts careers
Culinary arts is a vocational program for most students, who will be looking to work in the food and hospitality industry. Here’s some of the most common careers for culinary arts graduates:
- Development chef
- Food science researcher
- Food stylist
- Head chef
- Caterer
- Menu designer
- Kitchen manager
- Hospitality manager
- Restaurant manager
It’s important to think carefully about the career you want after you’ve finished your degree. Try to choose the program that best suits your career aspirations, for example if you want to own or manage a restaurant, make sure management or entrepreneurship are covered on the course.
