Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse)
Bachelor in International Culinary Arts ManagementÉcully, France
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
French, English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jul 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 14,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for International diploma
Key Summary
Introduction
Are you passionate, creative and meticulous? Do you enjoy expressing your unique identity?
You can become a professional, responsible and caring manager of the future, at the cutting edge of the latest trends in culinary arts, sensitive to sustainable development and nutrition. Throughout the duration of your Bachelor’s degree in International Management of Culinary Arts, we will support you to acquire the technical, operational, managerial and entrepreneurial skills necessary for a successful future, and to become an engaged ambassador for French gastronomy and the French art of living, whether you want to run a gourmet restaurant in a large hotel, launch your entrepreneurial career with your own establishment in, or join a company as a consultant in France and internationally.
The course is also available with a 100% English track
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Equal opportunities and Excellence scholarships are awarded to French and international students admitted to the 1st year of a Bachelor’s degree, by the Institut Lyfe Foundation, to fund part of the tuition fees.
These are renewable each year, based on academic and attendance criteria, and can be combined with Crous scholarships.
Curriculum
Course features:
YEAR 1:
- Fundamentals of the techniques of culinary arts and haute cuisine
- Fundamentals of sauces and derivatives (Sauce School, in partnership with Chef Yannick Alléno – 3 Michelin stars)
- Management of culinary operations
- Management sciences: marketing, management, CSR, human resources, accounting
- Food science
YEAR 2:
- Advanced culinary techniques
- Menu creation and cost control
- Advanced management sciences: marketing in food service, sustainable development management, human resources, etc.
- Contemporary sauces
YEAR 3 - Choose a specialisation:
- Gourmet cuisine
- Bistronomic cuisine
- Cuisine & culture of Japan (french track only)
- Nutrition and Wellness by Institut Michel Guérard*** (french track only)
Program Outcome
Upon completion of this course, you’ll be awarded a Bachelor in International Culinary Arts Management, registered and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Innovation and Industry.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Perhaps your dream job is
- Head Chef
- Catering Chef
- Personal Chef
- Entrepreneur
- Culinary entrepreneur
Or even…
- Trainer
- Purchasing and supply manager
- Manager in air, rail or maritime catering
- F&B Manager
- Food writer