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Culinary arts & hospitality management

Bachelors, specialisations and MSc programmes in hospitality, food service, pastry and culinary arts, at the Château du Vivier in Écully. Open days, meetings and applications: all Institut Lyfe events to prepare your start.

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3fields of excellence

64th-year specialisations

2MSc programmes

10international campuses

N°1

Eduniversal 2026 rankingN°1 in France for the Hospitality & Food Service Bachelor and our MSc

MOF

Joannic Taton, Executive ChefMeilleur Ouvrier de France, pastry and confectionery 2026

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Three crafts, one excellence

From hospitality to gastronomy, programmes from bachelor to master level to become a high-level, creative and innovative manager.

Bachelor to master

Hospitality & food service

Careers in hospitality, tourism, wines and beverages: travel and grow in elegant places, every day different.

Bachelor (Hons.)SpecialisationsMSc

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Bachelor

Pastry

The International Pastry Management Bachelor prepares you to become a high-level, creative and innovative manager in the pastry sector.

BachelorInternational management

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Bachelor to master

Culinary arts

Passionate about cooking and gastronomy, creative, you want to thrive in careers built on sharing: open the doors to your future.

BachelorMSc Culinary Leadership

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Our programmes

From bachelor to master of science

Programmes in hospitality, food service, pastry and culinary arts management, open to the world.

Bachelors

3 yearsInternational Hospitality, Food Service and Wine Management (Hons.)International Pastry ManagementInternational Culinary Arts Management

Specialisations

4th yearFinancial and strategic analysis of international hospitalityCommunication and strategic events managementHotel brand design and marketingHotel management and operationsInternational wine, spirits and beverage managementHospitality and food service entrepreneurship

Master of Science

5 yearsMSc. Culinary Leadership & InnovationMSc. International Hospitality Management

International

Open to the worldShort programmes for international studentsThe Alliance networkExchanges and internships abroad

Lifelong learningExecutive Education and career change

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Live the Institut Lyfe experience

4 pillars to reveal your talents

Our triptych: pass on, support, help you flourish.

01A school of lifeEnjoy every moment of student life and build your future on strong human relationships.

02Personalised supportNo formatting: daily support on your career plan, your soft skills and your self-confidence.

03Our teachingCollaborative and experiential, focused on project management, revealing talents, entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.

04An international school1200 students of 75 nationalities across 10 international campuses: a rich multicultural environment.

1200Students

6000Graduates in 90 countries

75Nationalities

32Training venues and labs

98%Employability within 6 months

Recognised in France and internationally

MOF 2026Joannic Taton, Executive Chef, Meilleur Ouvrier de France in pastry and confectionery

Your future will surprise you

Join the excellence of gastronomy and hospitality

N°1 in France for the Hospitality & Food Service Bachelor and N°1 for our MSc in the Eduniversal 2026 ranking.

Hospitality, food service and wineBachelor (Hons.)

PastryInternational management bachelor

Culinary artsInternational management bachelor

MSc

Culinary Leadership & InnovationMaster of Science

MSc

International Hospitality ManagementMaster of Science

Hotel management4th-year specialisation

Wine, spirits and beverages4th-year specialisation

Events4th-year specialisation

Hotel brands4th-year specialisation

Entrepreneurship4th-year specialisation

Financial analysis4th-year specialisation

Executive EducationLifelong learning and career change

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The campus

The Château du Vivier, in Écully

Institut Lyfe welcomes you at the Château du Vivier, 1A chemin de Calabert in Écully, near Lyon.

32 training venues and laboratories
Restaurants Saisons*, Pavyllon and la Table, Rose Garden bar, Hôtel Le Royal
Open days, meetings and visits all year round
Daily support: pass on, support, help you flourish

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