Diploma - Culinary Arts
- 2 years
- Duration
- 5,500 EUR/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Nicosia / Cyprus
- Location
- City Unity College
- School
Program description
Students who complete this programme will get a Diploma in Culinary Arts, which will qualify them for entry-level cooking roles in restaurants, hotels, or other food service enterprises, as well as further career opportunities in allied fields. They will be trained and given academic teaching on how to use the knowledge and skills required to enter the Hospitality Industry at a level that will allow them to continue their education and/or work for the rest of their lives.
The hospitality and tourist industry is critical to the economy of Cyprus, as well as the economies of most countries; consequently, building programmes of study relevant to this vital industry is essential to meeting market demands.
Program structure
1ST YEAR
- Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
- Nutrition, Food Safety and Hygiene
- Introduction to Cooking Methods
- Introduction to Baking & Pastry
- Stocks, Soups and Sauces
- Introduction to Garde Manger
- Legumes, Grains and Vegetables
- Meats, Poultry and Game
- Purchasing commodities
- Mathematics for Culinary Studies
- Pasta and Farinaceous
- Garde Manger
- Summer Internship
2ND YEAR
- Fish & Shellfish
- Principles of Menu Planning
- International Cuisine
- Food & Beverage Costing
- Herbs, Spices and Essential oils
- Baking & Pastry
- Kitchen Facilities Planning & Design
- Mediterranean Cuisine
- General Business Skills
- Commercial Cooking
- Food and Wine Pairing
- Breakfast
Price
- Tuition Fees - 5,500 EUR/year
Other Expenses
- Application Fee - 150 EUR
- Health Accident Insurance (yearly) - 170 EUR
- Medical Test Cyprus (Blood Test/X – Rays) - 80 EUR
- Government Medical Attestation - 40 EUR
- App. Temporary Entry Permit (M58) - 100 EUR
- Computer Lab Fees/Students Services - 85 EUR
- Orientation Fee - 50 EUR
- ID Card - 25 EUR
- Pink Slip/M61 Student Visa Yearly/arrival arrangements - 200 EUR
- Immigration Visa Bank Guarantee (refundable) - 500 EUR
- Registration Fee (Paid at the beginning of each semester) - 50 EUR
Requirements for applicants
- High School Leaving Certificates 10th& 12thLevel (min 50% GPA) – International students
- High School Leaving Certificate (min 60% / 12 out of 20) – European students
- English Language Certificate
Students that show no proof of English proficiency must take the Placement Test and depending on how they score they will be placed in either one (1) or two (2) semesters Foundation program.
*International students are requested to submit a number of other supportive documents required by the Cyprus Migration departments
About the university
CityU is the beating heart of Nicosia's academic community. It takes great pride in its ever-expanding capacity for artistic and cultural expression.
CityU's academic offerings include certificates, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees in fields such international hospitality and tourism management, business, retail and merchandising management, animation for the hospitality and tourism industry, and administrative support.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The guiding concepts and values at CityU are as follows:
- Access to education
- Global Approach
- Flexibility
- Innovation
- Results
MISSION & VISION
CityU is committed to ensuring that every graduate may pursue a career as a competent and qualified professional in today's dynamic world by providing cutting-edge academic programs that are results-oriented and student-focused.
Our mission is to provide every student with a chance to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience and unforgettable college years as we go forward with ambitious plans for Global Expansion and more fascinating programs.
