School: School of Arts, Communication & Cultural Studies

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: Greek/English

Course Summary

The Culinary Arts Diploma at Intercollege is based on modern European vocational training & educational standards.
Students receive high-quality academic, theoretical and practical training in the fields of cooking, pastry & bakery as well as service.
The program is staffed by qualified academic & professional teaching staff who are active in the academic sphere but also the industry and having a wide range of achievements and awards.

The School regularly participates in industry-related exhibitions, competitions and events, both in Cyprus and abroad.
It also organizes and offers fast-track programs, short-courses and seminars aimed at the further development of students as well as current professional chefs, pastry chefs, bakers and related staff.

  • Award-winning School with gold medals & top-prizes in international competitions
  • Innovative learning-methods that combine academic & theoretical education with continuous practical training.
  • Use of modern academic facilities including the only dedicated gastronomic amphitheater on the island.
  • Practical Application of theoretical learning at new professional Laboratories with state-of-the art equipment.
  • Secure paid Internships at prestigious organizations both in Cyprus and abroad, including Erasmus.
  • Students receive comprehensive training in Cooking, Pastry, Bakery and Service.
  • Possibility to continue studies in the Bachelor of Arts in Food Management.
  • Excellent & immediate job opportunities through strategic partnerships with the industry.

Career Prospects

Modules

1st Year

Α/Α Course Name Course Code Periods per week Number of ECTS
Semester A
1. Kitchen Technology I ICATR-101 3 6
2. Food Hygiene and Safety in the Workplace ICATR-103 3 6
3. Pastry and Bakery Ι ICATR-104 4 3
4. Kitchen Lab I ICATR-121(L) 6 3
5. English Language BENG-122 3 6
6. Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry ICATR-105 3 6
Semester B
7.         7. Kitchen Technology IΙ ICATR-102 3 6
8.         8. French Language Ι FREN-101 3 6
9.         9. Pastry and Bakery ΙΙ ICATR-114 4 3
10.      10. Kitchen Lab II ICATR-122(L) 6 3
11. English Language BENG-123 3 6
12. Food Service technology and Labs ICATR-106 4 3
13. Butchery, Cutting, Poultry/Meat/Fish Processing ICATR 107 4 3
Summer
14. Internship Ι ICATR 193 0 0

2nd Year

 

Α/Α Course Name Course Code Periods per week Number of ECTS
Semester A
13. International Cuisine ICATR-213 4 3
14. Bar Operations and Oenology ICATR-217 3 6
15. Pastry and Bakery ΙΙΙ ICATR-208 4 3
16. Microcomputer Applications and Use in Culinary Industry ICOMP-150 3 6
17. Menu Design and Kitchen service ICATR-211 4 3
18. Organization, Management and Operation of a Restaurant ICATR-215 4 3
19. Cypriot Cuisine ICATR-209 4 3
Semester B
20. Kitchen Organization and Management ICATR-210 3 6
21. Cold Kitchen and Buffet Operation ICATR-212 4 3
22. French Language ΙΙ FREN-102 3 6
23. Food and Nutrition Science ICATR-214 3 6
24. Accounting I IACCT-110 3 6
25. Food and Drinks Costing ICATR 216 3 6
Summer
26. Internship ΙΙ ICATR 293 0 0

Assessment Method

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How to apply

Students come to INTERCOLLEGE from around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage.

Admission to our Institution is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives. Our general admissions policy relies on the student’s previous academic performance, including their high school grades.

Undergraduate Admission
The general admission requirement for entry to an undergraduate programme of study is a recognised High School Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

English Language Proficiency – New English Placement Test Online (NEPTON)
Where required, students will have to take the English Placement test, with no charge before registering for classes, unless they have passed an internationally
recognised English exam which indicates their level of English proficiency.

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

for the Fall semester is end of August and

for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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Additional entry requirements

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English language requirements

The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

English Qualification ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6
TOEFL 525 and above
Computer-based TOEFL 193 and above
Internet-based TOEFL 80 and above
IELTS 6 and above
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) B and above
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) C and above
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE C and above
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass
Pearson PTE General Level 3 and above
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)
Level B2 and above
Anglia Level B2 and above
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan
650 average score for ALL skills and above
 
 
 

Fees and funding

Application Fees

5100 Euro per year 

20% scholarship 

final fees: 4080 Euro per year

Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

20

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

Main Contact

8 Markou Drakou Street, Engomi
2409 Nicosia, Cyprus

Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722842500