The Institut Paul Bocuse (IPB) is founded by the great French Chef Paul Bocuse in 1990. Chef Paul Bocuse has a 3 Michelin Star restaurant (the highest award in Restaurant industry) since 1965 & many other restaurants, and is world-wide known as the Pope of Gastronomy. He was also the teachers of many very successful young chefs who then founded their own Michelin Star restaurants all over the world. Chef Paul Bocuse was awarded Chef of the Century award and was also crowned MeilleurOuvrier de France (the most prestigious craftsmanship award in France, awarded every 4 years). 

He then founded Bocuse d’Or in 1987 (www.bocusedor.com) which is seen  as the most prestigious chef competition in the world. The institute then welcome Mr. Gerard Pelison in 1998, the co-founder of Accor hotel group, one of the biggest hotel group in the world with famous hotels such as Raffles, Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure, etc (www.accorhotels.group).  Together, they have a mission to transmit technique and managerial knowledge with the highest standards in order to prepare our students for the best careers in the world.

The Institut Paul Bocuse offers the following programs:

Bachelor of Culinary Arts Management, Bachelor of Hospitality Management, and Bachelor of Food Service Management. Students are then able to continue their study to Master and PhD level at the Institut.

Our Master degree programs are Master in Culinary Leadership and Innovation (in partnership with Haaga-Helia University, Finland) and MSc International Hospitality Management (in association with EmLyon Business School).

All programs combine study and internship or study exchange with The Institut’s network of university partners around the world.  All programs are offered in English and also in French. More information about the program can be found attached or at www. Institutpaulbocuse.com/en

The Institut Paul Bocuse is located in Lyon which is the Gourmet Capital of the world. It is a beautiful student city located just 2 hours train ride away from Paris and it is the third biggest city in France. (www.en.lyon-france.com). Students have the options to stay in on campus accommodation which is a short distance from the campus or in the city area.

1. The INSTITUT was founded by the great Chef Paul Bocuse (known as the Pope of Gastronomy). Chef Paul Bocuse owns  3 Michelin start restaurant since 1965. Bocuse d’Or in 1987 (www.bocusedor.com) which is seen  as the most prestigious chef competition in the world. He was also the founder of  Institut Paul Bocus then welcomes Gerard Pelisson (co-founder of Accor hotel group, www.accorhotels.group.)
   
   
2. We have a team of talent managers who will support you throghout your studies. They are there to detect your potential, reveal your talents and support you in defining your career project, including: recruitment workshops, personality tests, putting you in touch with a network of more than 800 partner organisations.
3. At Institut Paul bocuse, students will endure with project based pedagogy which consist of creativity, entrepeneurship, emotional intelligence, and leadership. During their studies, the students will create pop-up restaurants concepts, hotel developtment concepts, whilst learn to face challenges along the way.
   
   
4. We guarantee 100% employability within 3 months of being graduated, 33% choose an entrepeneurial career and 60% begin their careers oversees. 
   
   
5. Our campus is located in Lyon, France. Lyon is part of UNESCO's number one world heritage. The living cost in Lyon is approxiamtely €800-1,000, which is cheaper then the living cost in Paris, which is over €11,000.