Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

About

For students who want their education to begin in a professional kitchen. Compare culinary arts and pastry as distinct pathways, including the practical hours, business modules and award on completion.

Sources: Programme ↗ · Fee schedule ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026. Specifications vary by intake.

Programs

Listed study levels: Bachelor, Master, Diploma. These are school-level options; not every subject is available at every degree level. Compare the exact programme specification before applying.

Sources: Programme ↗ · Fee schedule ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026. Specifications vary by intake.

Degrees

Representative award

Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts + BA (Hons) Culinary Arts

Awarding institution

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland and University of Derby

Programme source: Official programme specification ↗.

Tuition & Total Cost

CHF 175'300 · full programme

CHF 58'433 per year on average over 3 years. This is not an annual invoice.

Published tuition, accommodation, meals and infrastructure/services. Refundable CHF 2,000 deposit is separate. No school fees during internships; their living costs are additional.

Tuition only

CHF 115'200

Accommodation

CHF 17'000

Meals

CHF 12'500

Other fees

CHF 30'600

2026 official fee source ↗. This package is not an all-in study budget.

Internships

Number / structure

Two internships on the bachelor route

Duration

6 months each

Swiss and international placements depend on programme rules, the employer, your work eligibility and applicable permissions. Ask who secures the placement, what support is included and what happens if an offer falls through. Published compensation has not been verified for this profile.

Sources: Programme ↗ · Fee schedule ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026. Specifications vary by intake.

Campus & Location

Le Bouveret on Lake Geneva. Consider daily travel, access to services, the teaching location for each year and whether you prefer a residential or city routine.

Accommodation

Published tuition, accommodation, meals and infrastructure/services. Refundable CHF 2,000 deposit is separate. No school fees during internships; their living costs are additional. Ask separately about housing during internships and holidays.

Accommodation and fee source ↗

Admissions & English Requirements

Confirm the entry qualification, minimum age, required documents, accepted English tests, score thresholds and exemptions for your exact pathway. Current intake dates and programme-specific English requirements have not been fully verified in this edition.

Start with the official programme requirements ↗

Recognition & Accreditation

Swiss recognition context

University-awarded degree must be checked separately from school diploma

Other academic credentials

University partnership is distinct from Swiss institutional accreditation

University relationships

University of Derby

Use abroad

Confirm with the receiving university, employer or relevant authority

Swiss higher education register ↗ · Understand what each type of recognition means.

Rankings

#9 · QS 2026

Hospitality & Leisure Management. This is a subject ranking, not a guarantee of admission, employment or recognition.

QS publisher profile ↗ · Methodology ↗

Career Support

Ask the school to demonstrate its current careers service: employer introductions, interview preparation, internship assistance and graduate support. Request outcomes for your programme, the survey year and response rate. We have not verified comparable employment outcomes across all eight schools.

Student Experience

Use a campus visit or student conversation to explore teaching hours, assessment, language support, clubs and life outside class. The school’s location and practical training pattern can shape daily life as much as the course title.

Who Might Consider This School?

Students exploring culinary arts, pastry, entrepreneurship and a lake setting may want to investigate this option. Confirm the precise programme fit, eligibility and full cost before making a decision.