The Culinary Arts Program is a full-time program for 3 years, aiming at preparing students for immediate employment and advancement.
The program is offered in both English and Greek languages, and corresponds to Level 5 of the European/National Qualifications Framework.
The Culinary Arts program equips graduates to successfully meet professional challenges in the Hotel and Catering Industry, with a systematic approach to the quality and quantity of food preparation and customer service, as applied today at the highest level, in hotels, restaurants, food and beverage service units, and other catering establishments.
In this program, practical skills of both basic and advanced levels of cooking, pastry, and bakery are harmonized with the corresponding theoretical knowledge. Additionally, the program includes contemporary trends in Culinary Arts. Its overall structure remains faithful to the principles governing quality cooking, pastry, and bakery.
The need for enrichment of theory along with practicality throughout the course of studies is taken seriously, hence theory is combined with practice in this program. Through the offered courses, students focus on skill development, talent cultivation, and are trained in modern developments in the field of food preparation and presentation.
Upon completion of their program, students gain comprehensive knowledge in Culinary Arts, making them capable professionals able to meet the industry's needs.
Employment prospects include:
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Catering Businesses
- Cruise ships
- Airlines
- Consulting Services
- Institutions (e.g. Hospitals, Clinics, Rehabilitation Centers)
To obtain a Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts, completion of 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits.This corresponds to 3 years of study. To obtain a Diploma in Culinary Arts, completion of 120 ECTS. This corresponds to 2 years of study.
