Western Culinary Arts 48 months Undergraduate Programme By National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 45QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

1,532 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Hospitality and Leisure ManagementMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The department was established in 1995 and became the Associate Degree Program in Western Culinary Arts in 1997. It was upgraded to a university department in 2000, beginning to enroll students in four-year programs. The department is the earliest approved educational institution for Western culinary arts in the country, with the founding principle of cultivating modernized management of Western culinary arts. It emphasizes the cultivation of culinary skills and management talents, with the curriculum integrating various fields such as environmental sustainability, humanities aesthetics, languages, and nutritional science.

Educational Objectives

  • Cultivate students with professional skills in Western culinary arts, administrative management, and creative development.
  • Strengthen the acquisition of professional certifications, knowledge of food and beverage industries, and culinary techniques.
  • Embrace a pragmatic educational philosophy, balancing technical expertise with theoretical knowledge while enhancing international perspectives.


Highlights of the Curriculum

  • Core courses include Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Principles of Food Preparation, Practical Western Cuisine, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition, and Food Service, among others, totaling at least ten key subjects.
  • Practical internships and exposure to international perspectives: Implementing a year-long off-campus internship program in collaboration with renowned domestic and international institutions and industries, featuring lectures by distinguished chefs from around the world, providing abundant practical learning opportunities.
  • Skills development and competitions: Providing guidance for technical certifications and encouraging participation in international culinary competitions to enhance skills and broaden international perspectives.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The department was established in 1995 and became the Associate Degree Program in Western Culinary Arts in 1997. It was upgraded to a university department in 2000, beginning to enroll students in four-year programs. The department is the earliest approved educational institution for Western culinary arts in the country, with the founding principle of cultivating modernized management of Western culinary arts. It emphasizes the cultivation of culinary skills and management talents, with the curriculum integrating various fields such as environmental sustainability, humanities aesthetics, languages, and nutritional science.

Educational Objectives

  • Cultivate students with professional skills in Western culinary arts, administrative management, and creative development.
  • Strengthen the acquisition of professional certifications, knowledge of food and beverage industries, and culinary techniques.
  • Embrace a pragmatic educational philosophy, balancing technical expertise with theoretical knowledge while enhancing international perspectives.


Highlights of the Curriculum

  • Core courses include Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism, Principles of Food Preparation, Practical Western Cuisine, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition, and Food Service, among others, totaling at least ten key subjects.
  • Practical internships and exposure to international perspectives: Implementing a year-long off-campus internship program in collaboration with renowned domestic and international institutions and industries, featuring lectures by distinguished chefs from around the world, providing abundant practical learning opportunities.
  • Skills development and competitions: Providing guidance for technical certifications and encouraging participation in international culinary competitions to enhance skills and broaden international perspectives.

Admission Requirements

Chinese-taught programs: Submit proof of Chinese language proficiency equivalent to Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) A2 level or above. Those whose native language is Chinese, or who have obtained a previous degree in Chinese, may be exempt from the above Chinese language proficiency requirement by providing relevant proof.
English-taught programs: Submit proof of English language proficiency equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B1 level or above. Those with nationality from an English-speaking country, who have obtained a previous degree in an English-speaking country, or whose previous degree was conducted entirely in English, may be exempt from the above English language proficiency requirement by providing relevant proof.

4 Years

Tuition fees

International
1,532 USD

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