Culinary Arts Study Abroad Intensive Program

JOVIAT is an internationally awarded brand renowned for its students and innovation in learning.

13 Michelin stars awarded to chefs who graduated from JOVIAT. A historical institute with 60 years of experience JOVIAT was born in 1960 in Manresa, and in 1987, its founders' passion for Cuisine was transformed into a Professional Institute: JOVIAT Culinary Arts Academy. More than 2,500 students have studied Culinary Arts at JOVIAT.

Housing and Accommodation

JOVIAT will guide you through the accommodation selection process in different apartment buildings in the city for you to choose from.

Within walking distance of JOVIAT

The housing locations are near the main school building and the rest of the campus. Manresa, a place to live Manresa is a friendly, welcoming, and lively city of around 75,000 inhabitants, capital of the Bages region in the heart of Catalunya. It is located 45 minutes from Barcelona. The perfect place to live your culinary and winery experience!

Context

Learn about history, cultural aspects, and traditions of Catalan products, recipes, pastries, desserts, and wines.

Knowledge Of Products: Local Key Ingredients

• Artisan cheese and dairy products
• Cold meats, ham, meat, poultry and eggs
• Fish and seafood
• Olive Oil, grains and beans
• Fruits and vegetables
• Seeds and nuts
• Spices and aromatic herbs

Technology: Cooking Styles

• Cooking with fire and low-temperature cooking
• Traditional sauces and condiments
• Traditional stews

Creativity, Innovation, And New Techniques

• Modern food plating trends & presentation styles
• New cooking technology

Cooking And Health: The 21St Century Challenge

• The Mediterranean diet
• Farm-to-table concept

The program is based on “learning by doing”. The only culinary institute strategically located in the perfect scenario to learn from the source.

• Live the Catalan cuisine experience in Barcelona's gastronomic hub
• Discover Catalan cuisine first-hand, which has been nominated for recognition by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
• Lead the international avant-garde culinary world and learn about Catalan culture and its traditional roots.
• Active Learning Experiences
• Field days at vineyards and cellars