Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is an institute in Le Bouveret & Lucerne. International students should budget around US$42,700 a year in total, covering roughly US$26,900 in tuition and US$18,500 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 6 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 12 institutions we list in Switzerland.

Tuition: US$26,900/yr
Living: US$18,500/yr
Total: US$42,700/yr
Type: Institute
Location: Le Bouveret & Lucerne

Why students choose Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Europe's leading culinary school and top 8 worldwide
Programmes in culinary arts, pastry, chocolate and culinary business management
Training students to become chefs, entrepreneurs and business operators in food service
A practice-integrated model with placements of up to 12 months, paid around CHF 2,000–2,200 a month
Modern facilities with specialist kitchen equipment for each stage of culinary development
The first hospitality school in the world certified by Green Globe, the highest sustainability standard
Learn from culinary legends and chefs with 20+ years' experience in Michelin-starred restaurants
The first institution in Switzerland recognised by Worldchefs as a quality culinary educator
French and German classes widen placement and career options across Europe and worldwide

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
Item	Amount
Culinary Arts
Pastry and Chocolate Arts
Tuition covers module fees, final examinations, workshops, guest-lecturer classes, field trips to a range of locations, internship fees, and personal support and guidance from industry professionals
On-campus accommodation, based on a standard twin room
The school provides three meals a day Monday to Friday and two meals a day at weekends
Infrastructure and service fees cover administration, student services, sports facilities, academic advising, careers services, careers fairs, extracurricular activities, airport pickup for new students, residence permits and health insurance

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Every course sets its own academic and English requirements. The following are the general ones.

Diploma

High school graduate or equivalent
Aged 18 or over
English at IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 55 or equivalent

Bachelor's

English at IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 55, or an equivalent Duolingo score

Master's

A university degree in any subject
Aged 21 or over
English at IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 79 or equivalent

Scholarships at Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

CAAS scholarship: up to 30% of bachelor's and master's tuition
CAAS scholarship: up to 15% of diploma tuition

Subjects

Hospitality
Business and Management

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland?

Budget roughly US$42,700 a year in total — about US$26,900 in tuition and US$18,500 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. Every course sets its own academic and English requirements. The following are the general ones.

Where is Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland?

Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland is in Le Bouveret & Lucerne, Switzerland.

Can international students work while studying at Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In Switzerland the current allowance is paid internships built into the programme, and the post-study route is limited; qualification is globally portable.