Overview
Key Benefits
Some of the key benefits of the Vegetarian Culinary Arts course provided by the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland are:
- Learn how to transform any dish into a vegetarian feast, good for the body and for the planet.
- Learn the essentials of service etiquette, the importance of balancing nutrition and health, and strict hygiene protocols
- World-class culinary program that equips you with the technical skills you need to be a Michelin Star chef
- Exchanges from top vegetarian chefs and restaurants
- Graduate with a: SWISS GRAND DIPLOMA IN VEGETARIAN CULINARY ARTS
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
TERM 1:
- Vegetarian and Plant-Based Cooking
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Industry Experience
- French or German
TERM 2:
- Vegetarian Cuisines of the World
- Vegan Dessert Creations
- Vegetarian Culinary Trends: Whole foods, Sustainability, and Beyond
- Kitchen Management and Leadership Training
- French or German
TERM 3:
- Vegetarian and Plant-Based Bistronomy Cuisine
- Taste through Time: History and Culture of Vegetarian Cuisines and Plant-Based Diets
- Vegan Baking and Pastry Arts
- Nutrition, Health, and Special Diets
- Business Communication
- French or German
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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Delivered
Disciplines
Culinary Arts View 9 other Short Courses in Culinary Arts 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.
- English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 55 or IELTS academic module 5.5 or OOPT 50+ equivalent.
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.