Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts
The B.H.M.S. Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts increases the students’ fundamental understanding of international culinary principles gained at the Diploma level. Practical highlights of this second year include advanced cold kitchen techniques, advanced training in contemporary dish creation and presentation as well as a dedicated chocolatier course. Students start additionally to develop their managerial skills through core business subjects, preparing them for a broad range of culinary career opportunities.

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Foundation.
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Bachelor Degree Hospitality / Business or Culinary
1st Year Diploma
2nd Year Higher Diploma
3rd Year Bachelor Diploma
M.SC. Dual Degree
M.Sc. Dual Degree
MBA Dual Degree
MBA Dual Degree
Combined M.Sc. - MBA Degrees
Combined M.Sc.
Postgraduate Diploma Hospitality or Culinary
PGD Hospitality/Culinary
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
English Program
Preparatory English
Course Fee | Application Fee | Shared Standard Accom. 1 | Meals Plan | Operating Expenses2 | Total Fee CHF | |
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Bachelor Degree Hospitality/Business or Culinary | ||||||
1st Year Diploma | 26'100 | 500 | 3'600 | 1'800 | 2'500 | 34'500 |
2nd Year Higher Diploma | 27'100 | 500 | 3'600 | 1'800 | 2'500 | 35'500 |
3rd Year Bachelor Degree | 28'100 | 500 | 3'600 | 1'800 | 2'500 | 36'500 |
M.SC. Dual Degree | ||||||
M.Sc. Dual Degree | 28'100 | 500 | 3'600 | 1'800 | 2'500 | 36'500 |
MBA Dual Degree | ||||||
MBA Dual Degree | 31'100 | 500 | 3'600 | 1'800 | 2'500 | 39'500 |
Combined M.Sc. - MBA Degrees | ||||||
Combined M.Sc. | 44'400 | 500 | 5'400 | 2'700 | 3'000 | 56'000 |
Postgraduate Diploma Hospitality or Culinary | ||||||
PGD Hospitality/Culinary | 27'100 | 500 | 3'600 | 1'800 | 2'500 | 35'500 |
Graduate Certificate | ||||||
Graduate Certificate | 16'700 | - | 1'800 | 900 | 500 | 19'900 |
English Program | ||||||
Preparatory English | 5'600 | - | 1'800 | 900 | 500 | 8'800 |
Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts:
This 6-12-month Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts program builds onto student's fundamental understanding of international culinary principles gained at the Diploma level (1st year of studies). Students explore European and ethnic cuisines by preparing a wide range of recipes including typical appetizers, fish, vegetarian, main course dishes, as well as pastry and desserts. Students also learn communication and management skills, leadership and team work and guest relations. After successfully completing the first 6-months of the higher diploma studies, students qualify for a 4-6 month paid internship in one of the many renowned Swiss dining establishments