Culinary schools in Portugal

Turismo de Portugal runs a national network of 12 hospitality and tourism schools that teach dual-certification vocational courses and level 5 technological specialisation courses (CET) in cookery and pastry. Private providers such as the Associacao de Cozinheiros Profissionais de Portugal offer certified professional courses outside this network.

Source: turismodeportugal.pt/pt/o-que-fazemos/qualificar-formar-recu

Curso de Especializacao Tecnologica (level 5)

The Lisbon school states that students receive a Diploma of Technological Specialization level 5 in Food Production and Management, with ECTS credits recognised under the Bologna process. Source

On-the-job course Tecnicas de Cozinha/Pastelaria

A one-year dual course with school and company phases, open with the 11th or 12th year of schooling and listed at no course fee. Source

Teaching languages. Courses run in Portuguese; Culinary Arts and Pastry and Bakery Arts are taught in English at selected schools.

Tuition context. Technological specialisation courses at the Lisbon school list course fees of EUR 1,200 to 1,500 payable in 10 instalments; the on-the-job Tecnicas de Cozinha/Pastelaria course is listed as free. Private ACPP courses are priced per module (EUR 6,990 for the complete course). Source

Admissions. The Turismo de Portugal schools have a special access regime and an exclusive application period for international students who are not EU residents. Source

Nothing here establishes visa, work-permit or credit-transfer eligibility. Check current rules with the official sources below.

• Turismo de Portugal schools - applications
• Portuguese visa portal (MNE)
• DGES - Direcao-Geral do Ensino Superior