About program
The aim of this programme is to prepare culinary arts professionals able to apply knowledge of fundamental and advanced food production technology, effectively address raw material safety and quality issues, organize food and food chain management processes, and evaluate changes in business environment. Professionals are expected to be socially responsible, continuously seek personal development and business service effectiveness. Culinary Arts is a unique study programme in Lithuania.
State code: 6531FX017
Field of studies: Food Technology
Area of studies: Technological Sciences
Mode of Studies: full-time studies
Length of Programme: 3 academic years (180 ECTS)
Name of Qualification: Professional bachelor of technological sciences
Access to professional activity or further study
Graduates from Culinary Arts programme will be able to work as food production manager, executive chef, sous-chef, food production technologist, food service company manager and administrator in food service (restaurants, bistro, café-bars, hotels) and other food catering companies.
Access to further study: Graduates of first cycle higher education programme will be able to study further in second cycle catering, technology sciences study fields programmes in Lithuania and abroad.
Studies and practice
Study plans, practical training: Professional Philosophy, Food Science, Fundamentals of Food Production Technology, Food Production Technology Internship, Balanced Nutrition, Advanced Food Production Technology, Food Business Management, Banqueting and Events Catering, Culinary Arts Entrepreneurship, Final Thesis, Final Exam. Two professional activity internships are performed in actual professional environment in food industry companies.
Optional courses: Students may choose study field related free-elective courses. Total volume of free elective courses is not less than 9 credits, ensuring that College offers the student the study subjects that meets their professional interest. Free elective courses: World cuisine, Classic desserts, Wine course, Food design, Food photography, Human resource management, Sales management.
Exchange studies: Possibility to take part in Erasmus+ exchange programme for studies and internships and get monthly scholarships of 300 – 700 Eur.
Admission requirements
Minimal education of the applicant: Secondary
- Must apply via UNIMETIS system or via email: admissions@ilk.lt
- Must have a valid scanned passport (for non-EU citizens) or scanned ID card (only for EU and EEA citizens)
- Must have a legalized educational documents (Diploma and supplement)
- Must have a certificate issued by a competent authority confirming that the education acquired abroad is recognized as equivalent within the Lithuanian education system
- Must have average score across all high school graduation exams is no less than 46% to be eligible for studies
- Must have at least B2 English language level (certificate is required). You can get it here for free (90 min.)
- Must have a CV (resume)
- Must have a legalized police clearance certificate
- A bank statement must be provided to demonstrate sufficient resources to cover living and study expenses in Lithuania
- Must be able to come to Lithuania in person for studies
- May provide documents confirming work experience in Lithuania related to the chosen study program to receive an additional point.
Note: We accept applicants of all genders, race, age, social status, religion, political views and more.