Overview
Discover the art and science of baking and pastry in the Pastry and Chocolate Arts program at the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland by creating a variety of doughs, breads, biscuits, cookies, tarts, pies, cakes, and savory items.
Develop innovative showpieces
- Learn how to make truffles, bake bread, design sugar showpieces–developing your confectionery craft is a piece of cake!
- Embark on an industry internship in any of the top pastry institutes in the world
- Experienced chef instructors
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Classical Baking & Pastry
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- French or German
- Chocolate Arts
- Modern Desserts
- Taste through Time: History and Culture of Baking & Pastry Arts
- Nutrition, Health, and Special Diets
- Business Communication
- Baking & Pastry: Trends, Concepts, and Innovations
- Kitchen Management and Leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- 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.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science Culinary Arts View 6 other Short Courses in Food Science in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Recommended minimum age of 18 years
- Completed secondary school education (IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent). Direct entry into the second year may be possible for students with appropriate qualifications.
- Candidates with prior learning from other culinary schools or the workplace may also apply. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
30400 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15200 CHF per semester during 9 months. -
National
30400 CHF/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15200 CHF per semester during 9 months.
Living costs for Lucerne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.