Program Overview

Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

About the Department

The Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts at İstanbul Bilgi University aims to train globally competitive young chefs equipped with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge and skills, accompanied by a strong world knowledge.

Program Structure

The department offers its students a wide range of international opportunities, thanks to the fact that İstanbul Bilgi University is a member of the world’s largest university network. Erasmus programs and international summer schools help students meet people both from their own field of study as well as from other disciplines and cultures.

Academic Staff

• Department Head: Fikret Soner, Faculty Member, PhD

Curriculum

Gastronomy and culinary arts education at BİLGİ takes hands-on training to the next level by encouraging students to present their work with different perspectives, and perceive of their profession as a form of art.

Certificates and Training

Applied training is backed by professional training and certificate programs that support different aspects of the students’ future career. Students can obtain certificates in the emerging field of restaurant management systems, barista services (internationally recognized), and sushi preparation.

Social Responsibility

In 2018, the department undertook an important social responsibility project, a field to which İstanbul Bilgi University has been committed since its inception: A “Gastronomy Workshop for Enthusiastic Cooks” was held at the Gastronomy Kitchen, as part of the World Down Syndrome Day events organized by Eyüpsultan Municipality.

Tuition and Fees

Students to enroll in the Undergraduate Program in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts must pay a tuition, and also buy a uniform and a knife set at the beginning of their first year. The company designated by the university for this purpose adjusts its prices annually.