Bachelor in Culinary Arts/Chef Training (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 58,293 USD per year.

This programme combines culinary arts, food science, and business in equal parts to prepare students for careers in the food industry. Students choose between a food and beverage management track or a culinary science track. The curriculum includes hands-on labs, scientific study of food, and practical experience in food production and safety. Graduates are equipped to work in food product development, pastry and restaurant leadership, or food industry research.

Focus areas include Food and Beverage Management, Culinary Science.

The programme requires 125 to 128 credits, including university, college, and programme requirements. Students complete a concentration with 83 to 86 credits, plus a senior design project and food practicum.

Graduates enter roles such as food product developer, pastry chef, research chef, or food service manager in commercial and industrial settings.

Admission requirements are available through the university's admissions website. Applicants must meet general university entry criteria. Specific prerequisites and documents are listed on the admissions page.

The programme totals about 125 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time; co-op option available with variable cycles. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Drexel University, established in 1891 in Philadelphia, is a private research university enrolling more than 23,000 students, including roughly 5,000 international learners. Drexel is widely known for its cooperative education model that alternates classroom study with paid, career-related work placements. The university offers over 200 degree programmes across 17 colleges and schools, with strong offerings in engineering, business, health sciences, arts and entrepreneurship.

The signature co-op programme gives students extended industry experience, enabling them to apply classroom learning to real-world projects and earn a salary while building professional networks. Drexel maintains active partnerships with employers across technology, healthcare, finance and creative industries, and its urban campus places students in the heart of Philadelphia's vibrant cultural and professional scene. Research centres, incubators and experiential labs support innovation and student-led ventures.

International students benefit from dedicated services, career counselling, multicultural clubs and a wide range of on- and off-campus housing options. Drexel's practical curriculum, emphasis on employability and extensive alumni network make it attractive for students seeking hands-on training and fast entry into professional roles. With 117 distinct programmes, Drexel delivers a balance of academic depth and applied learning in a dynamic city setting.