Study Culinary Arts in Switzerland

Feed your passion, perfect your art

Transform your passion for food into a rewarding career with our hands-on culinary arts education, that blends culinary expertise with entrepreneurial skills.

Select your pathway—Culinary Arts or Pastry, Chocolate, and Bakery—and graduate with dual degrees from BHMS and Robert Gordon University (UK). Prepare for success in the dynamic culinary industry with a comprehensive education tailored to your aspirations.

Unleash your culinary creativity

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Take your first step towards a career in culinary arts

Turn your love for food into a fulfilling career with this three-year programme specialising in Culinary Arts that blends culinary expertise with entrepreneurial know-how. Gain real-world experience through three industry internships in Switzerland or worldwide.

Turn your love for food into a fulfilling career with this three-year programme specialising in Pastry, Chocolate, and Bakery that blends culinary expertise with entrepreneurial know-how. Gain real-world experience through three industry internships in Switzerland or worldwide.

Indulge your passion for the sweeter things in life and learn the sophisticated art of pastry, chocolate, and bakery in this hands-on, one-year programme that includes one industry internship. Pursue a second year for a higher diploma or complete three years to earn your bachelor's degre.

Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? These 10-week certificate courses in Culinary Arts and Pastry, Chocolate, and Bakery are designed for both amateurs and seasoned culinary professionals alike.

Designed for degree holders seeking a career shift, this intensive one-year programme takes you through the professional foundations to advanced techniques in culinary production and kitchen management principles. Gain real-world experience through one industry internship in Switzerland or worldwide.

Admission requirements

Minimum 17 years of age
IELTS 5.0 level or equivalent
For those who do not meet the English requirements, we offer the Preparatory English Programme, an intensive course designed for students to level up their language skills.

Learn from the best

Our well-established network gives you access to some of the top employers in the industry, both in Switzerland and worldwide: from family-run Swiss hotels and restaurants to four- and five-star hotels, and well-known franchises and hotel chains.

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Why study at BHMS?

Quality Swiss education

Ranked #14 globally for employer reputation and rated a five-star institution.

Fast-track degrees

Unique combination of academic rigour with hands-on industry experience, ensuring you graduate workforce-ready.

State-of-the-art kitchens

7 professional-grade kitchens designed for all stages of the culinary process.

Flexible enrolment

Eight yearly intakes offer flexible start dates and increased internship opportunities.

Launchpad to a global career

We support your career journey beyond graduation, connecting you to global opportunities

Vibrant location

Life in the heart of a city and direct access to the majestic Swiss Alps, near Europe's top destinations

My time at BHMS broadened my view of the culinary world and beyond. Embracing new languages and cultures was tough but continues to help me learn and grow today.

Kalina Yordanova, BulgariaBA in Culinary Arts

The hands-on experience, the creativity that was encouraged in the classroom, the exposure to so many different international cuisines, and the amazing opportunities to work in fine-dining restaurants and hotels in Switzerland... I am so grateful for everything BHMS provided. It truly was what launched my career.

Donovan Tan, MalaysiaBA in Culinary Arts 2021

My studies at BHMS gave me a new and different perspective of the culinary world as well as the world in general. Learning new languages and acknowledging different cultures were my greatest challenge but I am still learning while climbing the culinary career ladder.

Ben Orora, KenyaBA in Culinary Arts 2017 & MSc in International Hospitality Management 2018

BHMS was a pivotal milestone in my culinary journey, propelling me toward my dream of becoming a successful chef. The exceptional educational standards were instrumental in my growth and development in the field.

Manal Al Faez, BahrainBA in Culinary Arts 2019

Lucerne: the heartbeat of Switzerland

Our location in the heart of one of Switzerland’s most beloved cities offers multiple advantages. With its picturesque landscapes and proximity to stunning Lake Lucerne, Lucerne provides international students with both the amenities and attractions of a bustling city, as well as proximity to some of the most spectacular locations in the Swiss Alps.

Start your journey today

Request a free brochure and find out how to get a world-class culinary education.

BA in Culinary Arts

BA in Pastry, Chocolate, Bakery

Swiss Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery Diploma

Culinary and Pastry Certificate Programmes