The Program
Students in the USIL Culinary Arts program receive a high-level education that provides the tools required to become leading chefs and entrepreneurs who are knowledgeable of culinary tradition and the most demanding international culinary techniques.
Thanks to the excellent curriculum geared toward business management, students will be capable of undertaking culinary projects and managing events, taking into account key aspects such as nutrition, sustainability and social responsibility. With their bilingual USIL education, they will be prepared to take advantage of opportunities to study and work at prestigious institutions abroad.
YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Dual Degree program with Institut Paul Bocuse (France)
We are the Latin American branch of the prestigious Institut Paul Bocuse (Lyon, France). USIL offers you a dual degree program with this institution that will allow you to earn a French bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from USIL.
TESTIMONIAL
BRAJAN BAZÁN SÁNCHEZ
Culinary Arts major
“The USIL Culinary Arts program offers education for a globalized world. I spent a year doing an academic exchange at Haaga Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki (Finland) and was able to adapt quickly, thanks to the bilingual, business-oriented education I received at my university. Our teachers are certified by the American Culinary Federation, and they teach us in a methodical, disciplined manner, as is the norm in Europe. After I complete my studies and gain more experience, I plan to go to Finland to open a Peruvian-Finnish fusion restaurant. I’ll prepare dishes such as lomo saltado using elk or reindeer, or ceviche using salmon, as these are popular ingredients of Finnish cuisine.”
Plan your future at USIL!
Our educational model enables us to guide your education with two important approaches:
Academic education and holistic education.

AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVOR
- Executive, kitchen, home-service or personal chef
- Production manager at institutional and multisectorial catering companies
- Kitchen and nutrition area manager at clinics, hospitals and other institutions
- Culinary consultant
- Event and banquet organizer
- Developer of agro-industrial products
Graduate Profile
Graduates of the Culinary Arts program have the following professional competencies:
PC1. Develop and apply skills in the creation of alternatives for culinary offerings, according to high health and nutritional standards.
PC2. Head the food production department in the company where they work or their own business, with professional ethics and social responsibility.
PC3. Create sensory experiences for customers to generate new flavor trends.
PC4. Optimize the productivity of a food production area through resource assessment and control.
PC5. Promote strategic partnerships, laying the foundations for culinary propositions.
Curriculum
1
semester
- Food & Beverage Science
- Human Development * (*)Courses in english
- English I
- Introduction to Culinary Arts and Sustainability
- Spanish Language and Literature I
- Mathematics
1
semester
- Food & Beverage Science
- Human Development * (*)Courses in english
- English I
- Introduction to Culinary Arts and Sustainability
- Spanish Language and Literature I
- Mathematics
2
semester
- Business Administration
- English II
- Spanish Language and Literature II
- Marketing
- Health & Hygiene in Food & Beverages
- Culinary Techniques I
2
semester
- Business Administration
- English II
- Spanish Language and Literature II
- Marketing
- Health & Hygiene in Food & Beverages
- Culinary Techniques I
3
semester
- Accounting
- Food & Beverage Costs
- English III
- General Statistics
- Peru in a Global Context
- Culinary Techniques II
3
semester
- Accounting
- Food & Beverage Costs
- English III
- General Statistics
- Peru in a Global Context
- Culinary Techniques II
4
semester
- Economics
- English IV
- Research Methodology
- Baking I
- Society, Government and Business
- Culinary Techniques III
4
semester
- Economics
- English IV
- Research Methodology
- Baking I
- Society, Government and Business
- Culinary Techniques III
5
semester
- English V
- Ethics and Citizenship
- Finance
- Nutrition and Gastronomy
- Baking II
- Food & Beverage Service Techniques
5
semester
- English V
- Ethics and Citizenship
- Finance
- Nutrition and Gastronomy
- Baking II
- Food & Beverage Service Techniques
6
semester
- Peruvian Cuisine
- Creativity and Innovation
- English VI: RREL
- Culinary Management
- Pastry
6
semester
- Peruvian Cuisine
- Creativity and Innovation
- English VI: RREL
- Culinary Management
- Pastry
7
semester
- European Cuisine
- Market Research and Analysis
- Intermediate Pastry
- Beverage Pairing and Service
- Elective 1
7
semester
- European Cuisine
- Market Research and Analysis
- Intermediate Pastry
- Beverage Pairing and Service
- Elective 1
8
semester
- Talent Management
- Oriental Cuisine
- Garde Manger
- New Culinary Trends
- Elective 2
8
semester
- Talent Management
- Oriental Cuisine
- Garde Manger
- New Culinary Trends
- Elective 2
9
semester
- Project Assessment
- Seminar I
- Advanced Culinary Techniques
- Elective 3
9
semester
- Project Assessment
- Seminar I
- Advanced Culinary Techniques
- Elective 3
10
semester
- Concept Development
- Capstone Project
- Seminar II
- Elective 4
10
semester
- Concept Development
- Capstone Project
- Seminar II
- Elective 4
Concentrations
- Peruvian Cuisine
- Pastry
- Event Management
- Wine Tasting
- Nutrition
- Chocolates and Confections
Education with the USIL seal
Thanks to our demanding academic education, we are accredited by the world’s most prestigious accrediting institutions.
International-level programs
Through these programs, you can earn an international bachelor’s degree, in addition to a Peruvian bachelor’s degree.
International exchanges
Improve your English and meet professionals from all over the world. Follow your international route from your first semester to your last.

The best international partnerships
Take your talent to the world, thanks to our 270+ international partnerships with renowned universities in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Expand your academic and professional horizons at well-known institutions that enable you to internationalize your resume.