Culinary arts academy

PROFILE CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY

locationSwiss

Ranked #1 Culinary School in Switzerland

based on QS 2025 claim on the school’s official profile page

Ranked #8 in the world

Hospitality and Leisure Management, 2025 QS World University Rankings, as stated on the school’s official profile page

Established in 1991

Year of Establishment

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is a Swiss culinary school within Swiss Education Group, offering hands on culinary training combined with business and entrepreneurship education across two campuses in Le Bouveret and Brig. It provides Swiss Diploma programmes in Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts, a Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts, and a Master of Arts in Culinary Business Management, with intakes across the year depending on programme. International students apply online and typically provide proof of English proficiency, then pay an application fee and a confirmation fee to secure enrolment. Key benefits include structured practical training, internships as part of several programmes, and study in Switzerland with an international student community.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland highlights international recognition through QS related ranking statements, runs multi campus study in Le Bouveret and Brig, and delivers programmes that integrate practical culinary training with business learning. It also states partnerships with academic and industry stakeholders, and its degree programmes include structured pathways and internship components depending on programme.

  1. Offers a Bachelor pathway structure with Culinary Arts and Pastry and Chocolate options, with internships included in the programme structure.
  2. Offers a Master programme that includes an internship and requires a recognised bachelor’s degree for entry.
  3. International profile indicators published by the school include 64 nationalities and 250 plus students enrolled per term.

FACILITIES

Facilities information publicly listed by the school and partner profiles includes study support spaces and selected campus amenities. Facilities availability can vary by campus, because the school operates in Le Bouveret and Brig. For some specialised culinary training facilities, detailed official itemised lists were not available in the accessible sources, so only confirmed items are listed below.

  1. Libraries and reading or study lounges, in Campus Le Bouveret
  2. Libraries and reading or study lounges, in Campus Brig
  3. Fitness center, in Campus Brig
  4. Barbecue area, in Campus Brig
  5. 24/7 security and front desk, in Campus Brig

LOCATION

Le Bouveret Campus

oute Cantonale 51 A, 1897 Le Bouveret, Switzerland

Brig Campus

English Gruss Strasse 43, 3902 Brig, Switzerland

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

List of all diploma programmes

  1. Swiss Diploma in Culinary Arts
  2. Swiss Diploma in Pastry Arts

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts, pathway Culinary Arts
  2. Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts, pathway Pastry and Chocolate

List of postgraduate programmes

  1. Master of Arts in Culinary Business Management

List of other programmes

  1. English Foundation Program
  2. Immersion Foundation Program

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

CHF 150

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

CHF 39,600 per year

CHF 37,933 per year

CHF 29,800 to CHF 31,000 per year

Living Cost

Approximately CHF 1,300 to CHF 1,500 per month (including accommodation)

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland campus housing

Accommodation is provided on campus and described as offering multiple room choices across the campuses. Published pricing indicates CHF 3,700 per term for campus accommodation.

  1. On campus housing at campuses
  2. Room types: single and double occupancy options
  3. Deluxe room options mentioned with lake or mountain views
  4. Price: CHF 3,700 per term

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