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Diploma in Culinary Arts (CityU)

Aim of the programme

Students enrolled in this program earn a Diploma in Culinary Arts which seeks to prepare students for entry level cooking positions in restaurants, hotels or other food service operations with future career prospects in related positions They will be trained and receive academic instruction on how to apply the knowledge and skills necessary for entering the Hospitality Industry at a level allowing for continuing education and/or life sustained employment.

The hospitality and tourism industry is central in the economy of Cyprus, as well as the economies of most countries, therefore developing programs of study related to this important industry is a necessity to satisfy the needs of the market . Our Institution has developed already a Bachelor level degree in Hospitality and a Diploma in Animation and is now proceeding with the Diploma and Certificate in Culinary Arts.

Degree Level
Diploma
Language of Instruction
English, Greek
Programme Duration
2 Years
ECTS Credits
120

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Culinary Arts Diploma program, at CUCN the student will be able to:

  • Get general knowledge of the Industry 
  • Understand the basic cooking methods
  • Understand the hygiene, nutrition and safety principles
  • Familiarize with all cooking techniques for various products
  • Perform knife skills 
  • Demonstrate competencies in food and beverage operations.
  • Execute recipes and follow the cooking procedures. 
  • Be able to create menus and follow purchase and costing operations 
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to the storage, maintenance and protection of raw materials 
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior in personal and professional activities

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Teaching Methods

Students can design, with their professors’ assistance, their method of studying. At the same time, the course structure and the various teaching methods have been designed to support this practice. Micro-teaching is encouraged through the use of specific international practices such as case studies, while practical training is complemented by the use of appropriate materials, videos, computer software, etc. The teaching material is presented through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. *Some teaching methods might not apply to all subjects.

Lectures

An effective way of presenting the educational material in an interactive and collaborative way

Tutorial meetings

Provided to assist students with any questions they may have

Laboratories

Laboratories are the transition from theory to practice

Case studies

Present and elaboration on real or virtual complex issues

Lectures by distinguished speakers

To update students on current issues related to their studies

Admissions requirements

All applicants should meet the following conditions:

Admission procedures

  • City Unity College Application Form
  • One Passport Copy (must be valid for at least 2 years from the programme’s commence date)
  • Two passport size photos

Academic entry requirements

*International students are requested to submit a number of other supportive documents required by the Cyprus Migration department

Why study at
City Unity College?

  • Accredited Programmes of Study
  • Experienced Academic Staff
  • Affordable tuition fees
  • Programme flexibility
  • Fingertip access to all learning material (Online & Mobile App learning platform - eClass)
  • Collaboration with overseas Universities
  • Modern technology used in classrooms, amphitheaters and laboratories
  • College campus composed of 4 buildings (modern cafeterias, restaurant, conference facilities)
  • Multi workshops and seminars with guest speakers from the industry
  • Strong student support services
  • Opportunity support in research
  • Member of the Erasmus+ mobility scheme

Main Building

19 Stasinou Street

Nicosia, 2404 Engomi

Student Affairs

23 Alkaiou Street

Nicosia, 2404 Engomi

International Centre

21 Alkaiou Street

Nicosia, 2404 Engomi

Nicosia Institute of Culinary Education

22 Alkaiou Street

Nicosia, 2062 Strovolos

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Other Expenses

CUCN Application Fee €   150
Health Accident Insurance (Yearly) €   170
Medical Test Cyprus (Blood Test / X – Rays) €     80
Government Medical Attestation €     40
App. Temporary Entry Permit (M58) €   100
Computer Lab Fees / Students Services €     85
Orientation Fee €     50
ID Card €     25
Total Other Expenses €   700

Upon Arrival Fees

Pink Slip / M61 Student Visa Yearly / arrival arrangements€ 200
Immigration Visa Bank Guarantee (Refundable)€ 500
Registration Fee (Paid at the beginning of each semester)€ 50

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Acceptable English Language Certificates

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE

MIN SCORE

1

IELTS

5

2

TOEFL (IBT)

71

3

PEARSON PTE Academic

58

4

Password Skills Plus Test

5.5

5

Anglia Examinations

Intermediate

6

Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a Second Language

D

7

Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a First Language

E

8

Cambridge GCE English A Levels

D

9

Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language

C

10

Michigan Language Assessment 

ECCE (52)

11

University of Cambridge Exams

B2 First (FCE)

12

IB English B Standard Level (SL)

5

13

IB English B High Level (HL)

4

14

IB English A: Literature SL & HL

4

15

SAT Evidence – Based  Reading and Writing (EBRW)

530