Diploma in Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery

Through comprehensive training and hands-on experience, the Diploma in Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery equips you with the skills and knowledge to master the art of pastry and baking.

You'll explore the techniques behind crafting exquisite cakes, tarts, and pastries, discover the secrets to creating artisanal bread and learn the art of creating decadent chocolate treats that delight the senses. You will also develop complementary life skills and competencies through the culinary foundations, food safety, nutrition, and academic study skills modules.

By the end of the diploma, you'll have honed your skills in the pastry arts, gained a deep understanding of the science behind making chocolate and baking, and developed the creativity and precision necessary to start a career in this specialised craft.

Admission Requirement:

  • Secondary school's diploma
  • Minimum 17 years of age
  • IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
  • For those who do not meet the English requirements, we offer an intensive 10-week preparatory English program.

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Tuition Operating Expense1 Application Fee Academic Expense Accom.2 Meals Living Expense Total CHF
Bachelor Degree Hospitality/Business or Culinary
BA Degree 1st Year 27'600 2'500* 500 30'600 3'900 2'000 5'900 36'500
BA Degree 2nd Year 28'600 2'500* 500 31'600 3'900 2'000 5'900 37'500
BA Degree 3rd Year 29'600 2'500* 500 32'600 3'900 2'000 5'900 38'500
M.Sc. Dual Degree
M.Sc. Degree 29'600 2'500 500 32'600 3'900 2'000 5'900 38'500
MBA Dual Degree
MBA Degree 32'600 2'500 500 35'600 3'900 2'000 5'900 41'500
M.Sc. + MBA
M.Sc. + MBA 43'400 3'250 500 47'150 5'850 3'000 8'850 56'000
Postgraduate Diploma Hospitality/Culinary
Postgraduate Diploma 28'600 2'500* 500 31'600 3'900 2'000 5'900 37'500
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate 15'700 750 500 16'950 1'950 1'000 2'950 19'900
Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery
Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery 1st Year 27600 2'500* 500 20'600 3'900 2'000 5'900 36'500
Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery 2nd Year 28'600 2'500* 500 31'600 3'900 2'000 5'900 37'500
Short Courses (10 weeks)
Certificate Culinary Operations 14'700 750 500 15'900 1'950 1'000 2'950 18'900
Advanced Certificate Culinary Arts 14'700 750 500 15'900 1'950 1'000 2'950 18'900
Certificate Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery 14'700 750 500 15'900 1'950 1'000 2'950 18'900
Advanced Certificate Pastry, Chocolate & Bakery 14'700 750 500 15'900 1'950 1'000 2'950 18'900
Preparatory English
Preparatory English 5'200 750 5'950 1'950 1'000 2'950 8'900

Paid internship

Your second semester includes a paid internship in Switzerland (CHF 2,303/month gross) or worldwide where your performance, behaviour and professional attitude are assessed by an employer.