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Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland (CAAS) is one of the leading universities in Switzerland and the world where you can get a higher culinary education. CAA is part of the network of prestigious hospitality schools Swiss Education Group and is accredited by international organizations: ASEH, University of Derby and THE-ICE. CAAS programs are ideal for ambitious and creative students with a passion for haute cuisine. If you can tell a chocolate fondant from a fondant with fudge, you can safely choose Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland.

Switzerland, Le Bouveret and Brig
The Le Bouveret campus is located on the shores of Lake Geneva near the border with France
The campus in Brig is located in the Alps, close to famous ski resorts
Acceptance rate - 85% Acceptance rate - 85%
Number of students - 250 Number of students - 250
International students - 99% International students - 99%
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#1 Best Culinary Arts School in Switzerland QS World University Rankings 2023
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Quick Facts

The Le Bouveret campus is located on the shores of Lake Geneva near the border with France The Le Bouveret campus is located on the shores of Lake Geneva near the border with France
The campus in Brig is located in the Alps, close to famous ski resorts The campus in Brig is located in the Alps, close to famous ski resorts
Acceptance rate - 85% Acceptance rate - 85%
Number of students - 250 Number of students - 250
International students - 99% International students - 99%

About University

At Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland you can get a higher education in culinary arts, business management in this field or pastry making. You will learn all the basic skills, as well as the subtle nuances in preparing exquisite dishes of European and world cuisine. Great attention is paid to practical skills, students combine theoretical classes with daily practice in the kitchen.
IN mandatory in order turns on paid internship V Michelin restaurants and 5- star hotels Switzerland (Swiss, Sandals, Rosewood, Pan Pacific, The Ritz Carlton, Hosco, Hilton, Costa). Classes are taught by experts in their field, including chefs Roger Moulin, Patrick Diethelm, Nicole Beckmann, Urs Frey. Students study on campuses surrounded by the Alps.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Arts in Culinary Arts

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Immersion Foundation Program

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Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Spring 2025

Spring 2025

Deadline: 13 Jan, 2025
Closed

Winter 2025

Winter 2025

Deadline: 15 Oct, 2024
Closed

Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Deadline: 14 Apr, 2025
Closed

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Deadline: 13 Jan, 2026
Closed

Winter 2026

Winter 2026

Deadline: 15 Oct, 2025
Open

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 14 Apr, 2026

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.4

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

5.5

TOEFL iBT

55

Pearson PTE

45.4

Duolingo

95

Foundation

Basic Requirements

GPA

3.0

Motivation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

5.5

TOEFL iBT

51

Pearson PTE

45.4

Duolingo

95

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Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$59,300/year
Includes academic materials
On-campus accommodation (per year)
$12,532/year
On-campus meals (per year)
$5,588/year
Other expenses - educational materials, Internet, student uniform and documents, computer equipment, services of an academic consultant, socialization and career guidance programs, etc. (per year)
$8,580/year
Scholarships
• Early bird

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• The library

World-class facility

• Apicius Training Center

World-class facility

• Cafes and restaurants on campuses

World-class facility

• Student houses

World-class facility