Diploma in Culinary Arts

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Aug 31, 2027; tuition is Year 1 - $10,060; Year 2 - $9,010.

This programme prepares students for careers as chefs, cooks, and kitchen managers. Students gain hands-on training in commercial kitchens across multiple culinary disciplines. The curriculum covers baking, food production, fine dining, and kitchen management. Graduates are qualified to work in restaurants, hotels, catering, and institutional settings.

Focus areas include baking and pastry, catering and special event cooking, contemporary cuisine and modern food trends, field to fork experience, fine dining, meat cutting and cooking.

Four semesters; full-time on-campus; no co-op or practicum stated.

Graduates work as first cooks, sous chefs, pastry chefs, chef de partie, banquet chefs, garde manger, junior chefs, or kitchen supervisors.

Grade 12; must be 18 years old by program start date; English language requirement; alternative admission available via ACCUPLACER© with minimum scores of 250 Arithmetic and 237 Reading.

On-campus; full-time; duration not specified beyond four semesters.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon is a leading Canadian applied learning institution established in 1941, focused on career-oriented education and technical training. The Saskatoon campus delivers hands-on programs in health sciences, engineering technologies, business and trades, designed with employer input to match regional and national labour needs. With around 15,000 students and strong industry connections, the polytechnic emphasizes workplace readiness and practical skills.

Programs emphasize simulations, lab work, co-op placements and industry projects so students graduate with job-ready competencies. Faculty bring current professional experience into teaching and campus facilities replicate workplace environments to accelerate learning. International students receive orientation, language support and dedicated services for credential recognition, visa guidance and career placement in Canada’s growing sectors.

Saskatoon offers an affordable, safe city with a welcoming community, active cultural events and outdoor recreation along rivers and parks. Student services include housing assistance, mental health supports and employer networking events to ease the transition to employment. With 34 programs and flexible continuing education options, Saskatchewan Polytechnic supports lifelong learning and provides clear, applied pathways for international students pursuing technical careers in Canada.