Culinary Arts and Design

Experience a world of culinary possibilities through the Culinary Arts and Design program at at BU International.. Whether your culinary aspirations lead you towards styling, consulting, specializing, becoming a media personality, or owning your food business, our program seamlessly blends the essential ingredients to create something truly extraordinary.

At at BU International, we stand ready to equip you with fundamental culinary skills, encompassing kitchen operations, knife mastery, cooking techniques, culinary nutrition, and the art of food styling. Our cutting-edge facilities add further value to your culinary journey, enabling you not just to follow recipes but to craft unique dishes by applying your design skills, thus creating new dining experiences.

Our facilities and equipment are thoughtfully designed to replicate the professional food service industry, ensuring you are well-prepared for your culinary journey.

Even if you've never tried your hand in the kitchen before, there's no need to worry. 'The Kitchen' awaits, where our instructors walk you through every cooking step with large-screen demonstrations before you try it yourself.

For those whose passion lies in cakes, pies, and eclairs, our 'Patisserie Lab' is the perfect haven. This fully-equipped space caters to aspiring pastry chefs and bakery enthusiasts, featuring modern equipment to hone your skills.

International and Thai dishes are taught and practiced in our “Culinary Lab” which is equipped with the latest equipment and ingredients allowing a wide range of regional and international dishes to be created. Additionally, we offer masterclasses led by international guest chefs, unveiling culinary techniques from around the world. Engage in workshops with celebrity chefs, pose questions, and you may even find yourself on one of their cooking shows.

Why study this field?

Possibility to graduate in 3.5 years 
Core courses focus on culinary & design skills service management
Project-based courses where you create, make, and taste your own “masterpieces”
Specialize through electives in areas such as international cuisine, cake decoration, advanced baking, and patisserie, or beverage specialization (e.g., wine, mixology, coffee, and tea making)
Learn about product identity and branding, food product design, and future food sources
Modern, fully equipped kitchen labs for hands-on learning
Experiences with world-class chefs through specialized workshops led by industry experts, showcasing the latest trends and innovations
Flexible internship plans: choose between two 3-month internships during summer semesters or a 6-month internship at the end of the program
Double Degree Program with Culinary Arts Academy (CAAS), Switzerland.
Gain global exposure through internships at prestigious establishments like Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Develop artful dishes and menus that tell compelling stories